Tetrodotoxin
- Generic Name
- Tetrodotoxin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C11H17N3O8
- CAS Number
- 4368-28-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3KUM2721U9
Overview
An aminoperhydroquinazoline poison found mainly in the liver and ovaries of fishes in the order tetraodontiformes, which are eaten. The toxin causes paresthesia and paralysis through interference with neuromuscular conduction. Tetrodotoxin is being investigated by Wex Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of chronic and breakthrough pain in advanced cancer patients as well as for the treatment of opioid dependence.
Background
An aminoperhydroquinazoline poison found mainly in the liver and ovaries of fishes in the order tetraodontiformes, which are eaten. The toxin causes paresthesia and paralysis through interference with neuromuscular conduction. Tetrodotoxin is being investigated by Wex Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of chronic and breakthrough pain in advanced cancer patients as well as for the treatment of opioid dependence.
Indication
用于镇痛和控制阿片类依赖戒断症状（用于戒毒）。
Associated Conditions
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