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.[1][2][3] The drug is available over-the-counter in Japan.[4]
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| Trade names | Metron, Susat |
| Other names | N-Isopropyl-1,5-dimethylhexylamine; N-Isopropyloctodrine |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.034.283 |
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| Formula | C11H25N |
| Molar mass | 171.328 g·mol−1 |
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Society and culture
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editIproheptine is the generic name of the drug and its INN.[1][2] In the case of the hydrochloride salt, its generic name is iproheptine hydrochloride and this is its JAN.[2] The drug is marketed under the brand names Metron and Susat (both as the hydrochloride salt).[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Elks, J. (2014). The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. Springer US. p. 802. ISBN 978-1-4757-2085-3. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Schweizerischer Apotheker-Verein (2004). Index Nominum: International Drug Directory. Index Nominum: International Drug Directory. Medpharm Scientific Publishers. p. 656. ISBN 978-3-88763-101-7. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b Milne, G.W.A. (2018). Drugs: Synonyms and Properties. Routledge Revivals. Taylor & Francis. p. 286. ISBN 978-1-351-78990-5. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
Iproheptine 13946-02-6 6243 CHAN N-Isopropyl-1,5-dimethylhexylamine. Metron; Metron S. Antihistaminic.
- ^ "KEGG DRUG: Iproheptine Hydrochloride". GenomeNet. Retrieved 30 August 2024.