Ambucetamide
Appearance
Clinical data | |
---|---|
ATC code |
|
Identifiers | |
| |
CAS Number | |
PubChem CID | |
ChemSpider | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA) | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.527 |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C17H28N2O2 |
Molar mass | 292.417 g·mol−1 g·mol−1 |
3D model (JSmol) | |
|
Ambucetamide is an antispasmodic found to be particularly effective for the relief of menstrual pain. It was discovered in 1953 by Paul Janssen.
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.