Hexoprenaline

Hexoprenaline
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Routes of
administration
Oral (tablets), IV
ATC code R03AC06 (WHO) R03CC05 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status
  • ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability 5–11% (Tmax = 2 hours)
Metabolism COMT (slow O-methylation)
Biological half-life ~50 minutes (if taken orally)
Excretion Feces (~90%)[1]
Identifiers
Synonyms 4-[2-[6-[[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]amino]hexylamino]-1-hydroxyethyl]benzene-1,2-diol
CAS Number 3215-70-1 YesY
PubChem (CID) 3609
DrugBank DB08957 N
ChemSpider 3483 N
UNII G9L6B3W684 YesY
KEGG D08039 N
Chemical and physical data
Formula C22H32N2O6
Molar mass 420.499 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
Chirality Racemic mixture
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Hexoprenaline (HEX-oh-PREN-a-leen, INN) is a selective β2 adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma.[2] Hexoprenaline is also used in some countries (such as Russia) as a tocolytic agent (i.e., labor suppressant), with the most common trade name being Gynipral.[3] It is not approved by U.S. FDA.

Contraindications

When used as a tocolytic, hexoprenaline is contraindicated in:

It should be used with caution in people with gestational diabetes.

Drug-drug interactions

When concomitantly administered:

Hexoprenaline is contraindicated for use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressant (TCAs), ergot alkaloids, and dihydrotachysterol.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Gynipral (hexoprenaline) Full Prescribing Information". Russian State Register of Medicinal Products (in Russian). Nycomed Austria GmbH. St. Peter-Straße 25, A-4020, Linz, Austria. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  2. Pinder, RM; Brogden, RN; Speight, ™; Avery, GS (July 1977). "Hexoprenaline". Drugs. 14 (1): 1–28. doi:10.2165/00003495-197714010-00001. PMID 195789.
  3. 1 2 3 "Gynipral (hexoprenaline) Tablets 0.5 mg, Solution for Intravenous Infusion 5 μg/mL (0.0005%)". "RLS" (РЛС): Russian Register of Medical Products (in Russian). Retrieved 19 March 2016.
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