Ambucetamide
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Ambucetamide
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 2-(dibutylamino)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetamide | |
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| ATC code | ? |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C17H28N2O2 |
| Mol. mass | 292.417 |
| SMILES | & |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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Ambucetamide is an antispasmodic found to be particularly effective for the relief of menstrual pain. It was discovered in 1953 by Paul Janssen.
[edit] References
- Hoekstra JB, Fisher DS, Cull KM, Tisch DE, Dickison HL., Studies with a uterine antispasmodic, ambucetamide, J Am Pharm Assoc Am Pharm Assoc (Baltim). 1957 Sep;46(9):564-8.
- Pickles VR, Clitheroe HJ., The effects of ambucetamide on human myometrial and other preparations, and its antagonism to the menstrual stimulant, Br J Pharmacol Chemother. 1960 Mar;15:128-30.

