Products
Pinaverium bromide is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Dicetel). It has been approved in many countries since 1985.
Structure and properties
Pinaverium bromide (C26H41Br2NO4, Mr = 591.4 g/mol)
Effects
Pinaverium bromide (ATC A03AX04) is antispasmodic with selective action on the digestive tract. It is a calcium antagonist and inhibits calcium influx into smooth muscle cells.
Indications
Symptomatic treatment of pain, transit disorders, and intestinal symptoms associated with functional bowel disease. In radiological diagnostics.
