Niperotidine

Niperotidine
Niperotidine
Identifiers
CAS number 84845-75-0
PubChem 3033952
KEGG D07072 YesY
MeSH Niperotidine
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Properties
Molecular formula C20H26N4O5S
Molar mass 434.50924
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Niperotidine is a histamine antagonist selective for the H2 subtype. It was trialled as a treatment for excessive gastric acidity,[1] but withdrawn after human trials showed liver damage.[2]

References

  1. ^ Palasciano G, Maggi V, Portincasa P. The effect of the H2-antagonist niperotidine on intragastric acidity in healthy subjects undergoing 24-hour pH-monitoring. Italian Journal of Gastroenterology. 1990 Oct;22(5):291-4. PMID 1983712
  2. ^ Gasbarrini G, Gentiloni N, Febbraro S, Gasbarrini A, Di Campli C, Cesana M, Miglio F, Miglioli M, Ghinelli F, D'Ambrosi A, Amoroso P, Pacini F, Salvadori G. Acute liver injury related to the use of niperotidine. Journal of Hepatology. 1997 Sep;27(3):583-6. PMID 9314138