Benzonatate
In the US, Benzonatate (benzonatate systemic) is a member of the drug class antitussives and is used to treat Cough.
US matches:
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
R05DB01
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0000104-31-4
Chemical Formula
C30-H53-N-O11
Molecular Weight
603
Therapeutic Category
Cough suppressant
Chemical Names
2-(ω-metoxyoctaetyleneoxy)etyl p-butylaminobenzoate (WHO)
3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27-Nonaoxaoctacosyl 4-butylaminobenzoate (BAN)
Foreign Names
- Benzonatatum (Latin)
- Benzonatat (German)
- Benzonatate (French)
- Benzonatato (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Benzonatate (OS: BAN)
- KM 65 (IS)
- UNII-5P4DHS6ENR (IS)
- Benzonatate (PH: USP 38)
Brand Names
- Bensau
Fisherman, Taiwan - Benz
Lupin, India - Capsicof
Pharmacaps, Mexico - Tesaperl
Novartis, Mexico - Tesasup
Novartis, Mexico - Tessalon
Forest, United States - Zonatuss
Vertical Pharma, United States
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.
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