Etamivan
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| Clinical data | |
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| Trade names | Analepticon | 
| ATC code | R07AB04 (WHO) | 
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| CAS Number | 304-84-7 | 
| PubChem (CID) | 9363 | 
| DrugBank | 
DB08989  | 
| ChemSpider | 8996 | 
| UNII | 
M44O63YPV9  | 
| KEGG | 
D04080  | 
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.599 | 
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C12H17NO3 | 
| Molar mass | 223.268 g/mol | 
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image | 
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Etamivan (INN, or ethamivan (USAN); trade names Analepticon and Vandid) is a respiratory stimulant drug[1] related to nikethamide. It was mainly used in the treatment of barbiturate overdose[2] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,[3] but has now largely fallen into disuse.
See also
References
- ↑ Hirsh K, Wang SC. Respiratory stimulant effects of ethamivan and picrotoxin. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 1975 May;193(2):657-63.
 - ↑ Wheeldon PJ, Perry AW. The use of ethamivan in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1963 Jul 6;89:20-2.
 - ↑ Sproule BJ, Jans RL, Breitkreutz H, Mahon W. Effects of ethamivan in patients with chronic respiratory disease. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1964 Dec 5;91:1203-8.
 
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