Idebenone
- Generic Name
- Idebenone
- Brand Names
- Raxone
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H30O5
- CAS Number
- 58186-27-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- HB6PN45W4J
- Background
Idebenone is a synthetic analogue of ubiquinone (also known as Coenzyme Q10), a vital cell antioxidant and essential component of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC). It has been proposed that by interacting with the ETC, idebenone increases ATP production required for mitochondrial function, reduces free radicals, inhibits lipid peroxidation, and consequentl...
- Indication
Idebenone is indicated for use by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of visual impairment in adolescent and adult patients with
Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). It is not currently approved for use by either the Food and Drug Administration (USA) or Health Canada .
- Associated Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy
- Associated Therapies
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