Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Molecular Formula | C14H18N2O |
Molecular Weight | 230.3055 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC(C)C(=O)C1=C2C=CC=CN2N=C1C(C)C
InChI
InChIKey=ZJVFLBOZORBYFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C14H18N2O/c1-9(2)13-12(14(17)10(3)4)11-7-5-6-8-16(11)15-13/h5-10H,1-4H3
Ibudilast (KETAS®) is a non-selective cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor. It is an antithrombotic, antiasthmatic drug that is used for improving prognosis and relieving symptoms in patients suffering from ischemic stroke and for the treatment of bronchial asthma. A definitive mechanism of its action is yet to be established. However, inhibition of the release of inflammatory cytokines, inhibition of leukocyte activation, and inhibition of the expression of cell adhesion molecules have been proposed as likely mechanisms of action of ibudilast (KETAS®). It is currently in development in the US (for instance as a potential therapy for multiple sclerosis), but is approved for use in Japan.
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Sample Use Guides
In case of bronchhial asthma:
The usual adult dosage for oral use is 10 mg of ibudulast (KETAS®) twice daily.
In case of cerebro-vascular disorders:
The usual dosage for oral use is 10 mg of ibudulast (KETAS®) three times daily. The dosage may be adjusted according to the patient's symptoms.
Route of Administration:
Oral
The inhibitory effect of ibudilast against the human phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme family was measured. Ibudilast did not exhibit PDE4 subfamily selectivity with Ki values ranging from 3.3 uM to 6.3 uM. Inhibition of PDE10 by ibudilast was essentially the same with cAMP and cGMP as substrates yielding Ki values of 2.2 uM and 1.3 uM, respectively. PDE11 was tested for inhibition using both cAMP and cGMP substrates and cAMP hydrolysis was sensitive to inhibition with a Ki value of 8.9 uM. PDE3A was inhibited by ibudilast with a Ki of 9.5 uM.