Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
Molecular Formula | C26H41N3O4.ClH |
Molecular Weight | 496.082 |
Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
E/Z Centers | 1 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
Cl.CNCC1CCCCN1C(=O)OC2=CC=C(CNC(=O)CCCC\C=C\C(C)C)C=C2OC
InChI
InChIKey=WOJDHHAJADLOCK-RVDQCCQOSA-N
InChI=1S/C26H41N3O4.ClH/c1-20(2)11-7-5-6-8-13-25(30)28-18-21-14-15-23(24(17-21)32-4)33-26(31)29-16-10-9-12-22(29)19-27-3;/h7,11,14-15,17,20,22,27H,5-6,8-10,12-13,16,18-19H2,1-4H3,(H,28,30);1H/b11-7+;
Capsaicin is a topical analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. Capsaicin is an agonist for the transient receptor potential vanilloid I receptor (TRPVI), which is an ion channel-receptor complex expressed on nociceptive nerve fibers in the skin. Common adverse reactions include erythema, rash, pruritus, nausea.
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Overview
CYP3A4 | CYP2C9 | CYP2D6 | hERG |
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Other Inhibitor | Other Substrate | Other Inducer |
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PubMed
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Sample Use Guides
The recommended dose of Qutenza is a single, 60-minute application of up to four patches. Qutenza patch contains 8% capsaicin (640 mcg/cm2).
Route of Administration:
Topical