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Investigational Drug Details

Drug ID: D481
Drug Name: Bisacodyl
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Type: small molecule
DrugBank ID: DB09020
DrugBank Description: Bisacodyl is an organic stimulant laxative that acts directly on the colon to promote bowel movement. Bisacodyl is prescribed for constipation, neurogenic bowel dysfunction, and bowel preparation before medical examinations.
PubChem ID: 2391
CasNo: 603-50-9
Repositioning for NAFLD: Yes
SMILES: CC(=O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C1=CC=C(OC(C)=O)C=C1)C1=CC=CC=N1
Structure:
InChiKey: KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight: 361.3906
DrugBank Targets: Aquaporin-3; NA
DrugBank MoA: Induces diarrhea which cleanses the colon.
DrugBank Pharmacology: Bisacodyl is hydrolyzed by intestinal brush border enzymes and colonic bacteria to form an active metabolite [bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl) pyridyl-2 methane; (BHPM)] that acts directly on the colonic mucosa to produce colonic peristalsis.
DrugBank Indication: Indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults.
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