Amtolmetin guacil

Amtolmetin guacil
Clinical data
ATC code none
Identifiers
Synonyms ST-679
CAS Number 87344-06-7 N
PubChem (CID) 65655
ChemSpider 59091 YesY
UNII 323A00CRO9 N
KEGG D07453 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL1766570 N
Chemical and physical data
Formula C24H24N2O5
Molar mass 420.458 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
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Amtolmetin guacil is a NSAID which is a prodrug of tolmetin sodium.

Background

Tolmetin sodium is an effective NSAID approved and marketed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In humans, tolmetin sodium is absorbed rapidly with peak plasma levels observed 30 min after p.o. administration, but it is also eliminated rapidly with a mean plasma elimination t½ of approximately 1 hr. The preparation of slow release formulations or chemical modification of NSAIDs to form prodrugs has been suggested as a method to reduce the gastrotoxicity of these agents.

Amtolmetin guacil is a non-acidic prodrug of tolmetin, having similar NSAID properties like tolmetin with additional analgesic, antipyretic, and gastro protective properties. Amtolmetin is formed by amidation of tolmetin by glycine

Pharmacology

Mechanism of action

Amtolmetin guacil stimulates capsaicin receptors present on gastro intestinal walls, because of presence of vanillic moiety and also releases NO which is gastro protective. It also inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and cyclooxygenase (COX).

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