Silodosin
In the US, Silodosin (silodosin systemic) is a member of the drug class antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting and is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
US matches:
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
G04CA04
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0160970-54-7
Chemical Formula
C25-H32-F3-N3-O4
Molecular Weight
495
Therapeutic Categories
Treatment of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
α₁a-adrenoceptor antagonist (α₁a-blocker)
Chemical Names
(-)-1-(3-hydroxypropyl)-5-[(2R)-2-[[2-[2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxy]ethyl]amino]propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-7-carboxamide (WHO)
1-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-5-[(2R)-2-[2-[2-(2,2,2-trifluorethoxy)phenoxy]ethylamino]propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-7-carbamid (IUPAC)
2,3-Dihydro-1-(3-hydroxypropyl)-5-[(2R)-2-[[2-[2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxy]ethyl]amino]propyl]-1H-indole-7-carboxamide
Foreign Names
- Silodosinum (Latin)
- Silodosin (German)
- Silodosine (French)
- Silodosina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Silodosin (OS: JAN, BAN)
- KAD-3213 (IS: Kissei)
- KMD-3213 (IS: Kissei)
Brand Names
- Rapaflo
Watson, United States - Silodyx
Zambon, France - Urief
Kissei, Japan - Urorec
Bouchara-Recordati, France; Merckle Recordati, Germany; Recordati, Spain; Recordati, Ireland
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| JAN | Japanese Accepted Name |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
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