ATC code A03AX04 (WHO) PubChem CID 40704 Formula C26H41BrNO4 Molar mass 511.51 g/mol | CAS Number 59995-65-2 ChemSpider 37182 3D model (Jmol) Interactive image | |
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How to pronounce pinaverium
Pinaverium is a drug used for functional gastrointestinal disorders. It belongs to a drug group call antispasmodic and acts as a calcium channel blocker in helping to restore the normal contraction process of the bowel. It is most effective when taken for a full course of treatment and is not designed for immediate symptom relief or sporadic, intermittent use.
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Pinaverium was first registered in 1975 and is currently marketed in over 60 countries in the trade names Dicetel and Eldicet. The branded version was discovered and manufactured by Solvay Pharmaceuticals, currently Abbott Laboratories.
It is available in South Korea under a trade name of Disten.
Indications
It is indicated for the treatment and relief of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): abdominal pain, bowel disturbances and intestinal discomfort; and treatment of symptoms related to functional disorders of biliary tract.