Iproheptine Explained

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Tradename:Metron, Susat
Cas Number:13946-02-6
Pubchem:19917
Chemspiderid:18760
Unii:P021X7VTG0
Kegg:D01515
Chebi:134804
Chembl:2103925
Synonyms:N-Isopropyl-1,5-dimethylhexylamine; N-Isopropyloctodrine
Iupac Name:6-methyl-N-propan-2-ylheptan-2-amine
C:11
H:25
N:1
Smiles:CC(C)CCCC(C)NC(C)C
Stdinchi:1S/C11H25N/c1-9(2)7-6-8-11(5)12-10(3)4/h9-12H,6-8H2,1-5H3
Stdinchikey:NKGYBXHAQAKSSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Iproheptine, sold under the brand names Metron and Susat, is a nasal decongestant which has been marketed in Japan.[1] [2] [3] It is described as a vasoconstrictor and antihistamine. The drug is available over-the-counter in Japan.[4]

Society and culture

Names

Iproheptine is the generic name of the drug and its . In the case of the hydrochloride salt, its generic name is iproheptine hydrochloride and this is its . The drug is marketed under the brand names Metron and Susat (both as the hydrochloride salt).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Elks, J. . The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies . Springer US . 2014 . 978-1-4757-2085-3 . 30 August 2024 . 802.
  2. Book: Schweizerischer Apotheker-Verein . Index Nominum: International Drug Directory . Medpharm Scientific Publishers . Index Nominum: International Drug Directory . 2004 . 978-3-88763-101-7 . 30 August 2024 . 656.
  3. Book: Milne, G.W.A. . Drugs: Synonyms and Properties . Taylor & Francis . Routledge Revivals . 2018 . 978-1-351-78990-5 . 30 August 2024 . 286 . Iproheptine 13946-02-6 6243 CHAN N-Isopropyl-1,5-dimethylhexylamine. Metron; Metron S. Antihistaminic..
  4. Web site: KEGG DRUG: Iproheptine Hydrochloride . GenomeNet . 30 August 2024.