Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Molecular Formula | C11H16N4O.ClH |
Molecular Weight | 256.732 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
Cl.CNC(=N)NC(=O)NC1=C(C)C=CC=C1C
InChI
InChIKey=INMBONSHXVMDSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C11H16N4O.ClH/c1-7-5-4-6-8(2)9(7)14-11(16)15-10(12)13-3;/h4-6H,1-3H3,(H4,12,13,14,15,16);1H
Lidamidine, also known as WHR-1142A and Lidaral, is an alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist that inhibits intestinal secretion, reduces intestinal transit, and inhibits smooth muscle contraction. Lidamidine hydrochloride is used to treat diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal disorders. Lidamidine’s intestinal antisecretory effects are
mediated through the activation of peripheral alpha-2 adrenoceptors. Lidamidine crosses
the blood brain barrier poorly and is therefore devoid of the centrally mediated alpha-2
effects that have limited the use of other alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonists in the intestinal
tract.
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Sample Use Guides
Lidamidine HCL (4 mg) or placebo was taken orally t.i.d. with food. Lidamidine decreased the augmented mechanical response to food, reduced rectal sensitivity, and relieved symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Route of Administration:
Oral
The effects of clonidine and lidamidine on ion transport in the intestine of the rabbit were determined. In the ileum both clonidine (10(-6) M) and lidamidine (10(-3) M) (a) decreased the short circuit current (-1.9 +/- 0.3 and -2.0 +/- 0.4 muEq/h . cm2, respectively) and potential difference; (b) increased net sodium absorption (2.0 +/- 0.6 and 1.8 +/- 0.4 muEq/h . cm2) and chloride absorption (3.4 +/- 0.5 and 3.4 +/- 0.6 muEq/h . cm2); and (c) increased tissue conductance (8.7 +/- 1.7 and 10.0 +/- 1.6 mmho/cm2).