Nalfurafine (International)
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
V03AX02
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0152657-84-6
Chemical Formula
C28-H32-N2-O5
Molecular Weight
477
Therapeutic Categories
Antipruritic agent
κ-Opioid receptor agonist
Chemical Names
(E)-N-[17-(cyclopropylmetyl)-4,5α-epoxy-3,14-dihydroxymorphinan-6β-yl]-3-(furan-3-yl)-N-metylprop-2-enamide (WHO)
(2E)-N-[(5α,6β)-17-(cyclopropylmetyl)- 3,14-dihydroxy- 4,5-epoxymorphinan- 6-yl]- 3-(3-furyl)-N-metylacrylamide (IUPAC)
Foreign Names
- Nalfurafinum (Latin)
- Nalfurafine (German)
- Nalfurafine (French)
- Nalfurafina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Nalfurafine Hydrochloride (OS: USAN, JAN)
- AC 820 (IS)
- TRK-820 (IS)
- UNII-25CC4N0P8J (IS)
Brand Names
- Nopicor
Toray, Japan - Remitch
Toray, Japan - Remitch OD
Toray, Japan
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.
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