Chemistry:Prifinium bromide

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Prifinium bromide
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FormulaC22H28BrN
Molar mass386.377 g·mol−1
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Prifinium bromide is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome due to its action as an anticholinergic.[1]

Prifinium bromide's mechanism of action is believed to be due to its activity as an antispasmodic agent.[2]

Prifinium bromide is an antimuscarinic.[3]

References

  1. "[Prifinium bromide in the treatment of the irritable colon syndrome]". Gastroenterology 77 (3): 500–502. 1975. PMID 37142. 
  2. "[Prifinium bromide-a new antispasmodic.]". South African Medical Journal 56 (24): 1033–1034. 1979. PMID 45057. 
  3. "[Use of prifinium bromide in endoscopic premedication. A double-blind controlled study vs hyoscine N-butylbromide]". Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica 41 (2): 197–202. June 1995. PMID 7647144.