Ramosetron

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Ramosetron
File:Ramosetron.svg
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
Routes of
administration
Intravenous
ATC code
  • none
Pharmacokinetic data
Elimination half-life5.8 hours
Identifiers
CAS Number
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IUPHAR/BPS
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ChEMBL
E number{{#property:P628}}
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC17H17N3O
Molar mass279.33 g/mol
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Ramosetron (INN) is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist for the treatment of nausea and vomiting.[1] Ramosetron is also indicated for a treatment of “diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in males”.[2] In India it is marketed under the brand name of "IBset".


It is only licensed for use in Japan and selected Southeast Asian countries. It is commonly sold under the tradename Nasea and in India as Nozia (300 mcg/ml Inj. & 100 mcg Tab.) [3]

References

  1. Fujii Y, Saitoh Y, Tanaka H, Toyooka H (2000). "Ramosetron for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in women undergoing gynecological surgery". Anesth. Analg. 90 (2): 472–5. doi:10.1097/00000539-200002000-00043. PMID 10648342. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. http://www.astellas.com/en/corporate/news/detail/astellas-launches-irribow-for.html
  3. Abriged prescribing information - Nasea (MIMS Philippines). Retrieved on June 13, 2008.

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