Inulin
In the US, Inulin (inulin systemic) is a member of the drug class laxatives.
US matches:
Scheme
BAN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0009005-80-5
Therapeutic Category
Diagnostic agent, kidney function
Chemical Name
Polysaccharide granules obtained from the tubers of Dahlia variabelis, Helvanthus tuberosusand other genera of the family Compositae
Foreign Names
- Inulinum (Latin)
- Inulin (German)
Generic Names
- Inulin (OS: BAN)
- Alant starch (IS)
- Compositenstärke (IS)
- Dahlin (IS)
- Polyfructosanum (IS)
- Inulin (PH: BP 2010, USP 34)
Brand Name
- Inulead
Fuji Yakuhin, Japan
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
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