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Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0189
Source ID: DB00670
Source Type: approved
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Pirenzepine
Synonyms:
Molecular Formula: C19H21N5O2
SMILES: CN1CCN(CC(=O)N2C3=CC=CC=C3C(=O)NC3=C2N=CC=C3)CC1
Structure:
DrugBank Description: An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function. It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also potentiates the effect of other antiulcer agents such as cimetidine and ranitidine. It is generally well tolerated by patients.
CAS Number: 28797-61-7
Molecular Weight: 351.4023
DrugBank Indication: For the treatment of peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, and duodenal ulcer.
DrugBank Pharmacology: Pirenzepine belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics/anticholinergics. These medications are used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder. Pirenzepine is used to treat duodenal or stomach ulcers or intestine problems. It can be used together with antacids or other medicine in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It may also be used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
DrugBank MoA: Pirenzepine is a muscarinic receptor antagonist and binds to the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins.
Targets: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1
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