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Eluxadoline

Generic Name
Eluxadoline
Brand Names
Viberzi
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C32H35N5O5
CAS Number
864821-90-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
45TPJ4MBQ1

Overview

Eluxadoline is a mixed mu-opioid receptor agonist, kappa-opioid receptor agonist, and a-delta opioid receptor antagonist indicated for use in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). The mu-, kappa-, and delta-opioid receptors mediate endogenous and exogenous opioid response in the central nervous system and peripherally in the gastrointestinal system. Agonism of peripheral mu-opioid receptors results in reduced colonic motility, while antagonism of central delta-opioid receptors results in improved analgesia, making eluxadoline usable for the symptoms of both pain and diarrhea characteristic of IBS-D. Marketed under the tradename Viberzi (FDA), eluxadoline is an antimotility agent that decreases bowel contractions, inhibits colonic transit, and reduces fluid/ion secretion resulting in improved symptoms of abdominal pain and reductions in the Bristol Stool Scale.

Background

Eluxadoline is a mixed mu-opioid receptor agonist, kappa-opioid receptor agonist, and a-delta opioid receptor antagonist indicated for use in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). The mu-, kappa-, and delta-opioid receptors mediate endogenous and exogenous opioid response in the central nervous system and peripherally in the gastrointestinal system. Agonism of peripheral mu-opioid receptors results in reduced colonic motility, while antagonism of central delta-opioid receptors results in improved analgesia, making eluxadoline usable for the symptoms of both pain and diarrhea characteristic of IBS-D. Marketed under the tradename Viberzi (FDA), eluxadoline is an antimotility agent that decreases bowel contractions, inhibits colonic transit, and reduces fluid/ion secretion resulting in improved symptoms of abdominal pain and reductions in the Bristol Stool Scale.

Indication

For the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).

Associated Conditions

  • Diarrhoea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

FDA Approved Products

Viberzi
Manufacturer:Allergan, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:100 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/11/13
NDC:61874-100
Viberzi
Manufacturer:Allergan, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:75 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/11/13
NDC:61874-075

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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