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Moxisylyte, also known as thymoxamine, is a drug used in urology for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is an α1-adrenergic antagonist. In the United Kingdom, Moxisylyte is marketed as Opilon (Archimedes Pharma UK Ltd) and is used for the short-term treatment of primary Raynaud's syndrome. This is a condition where the fingers and toes become discoloured and is triggered by responses to cold, or emotional distress. Opilon tablets help by improving blood circulation to the extremities.

Chemical data

Formula
C16H25NO3
Molecular weight
279.37 g/mol
IUPAC name
[4-[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylphenyl] acetate
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1OC(=O)C)C(C)C)OCCN(C)C
InChIKey
VRYMTAVOXVTQEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.2
Polar surface area
38.8 Ų
H-bond donors
0
H-bond acceptors
4
Formal charge
0

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Withdrawn
Max clinical phase
Approved
Molecule type
Small molecule
Admin. routes
oral
Indications
cardiovascular disease, erectile dysfunction

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Research

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Wikidata facts

Mass
279.183444
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₁₆H₂₅NO₃
canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1OC(=O)C)C(C)C)OCCN(C)C
Commons category
Moxisylyte
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Moxisylyte, also known as thymoxamine, is a drug used in urology for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is an α1-adrenergic antagonist. In the United Kingdom, Moxisylyte is marketed as Opilon (Archimedes Pharma UK Ltd) and is used for the short-term treatment of primary Raynaud's syndrome. This is a condition where the fingers and toes become discoloured and is triggered by responses to cold, or emotional distress. Opilon tablets help by improving blood circulation to the extremities.

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