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There is one exact (name or code) match for probucol

 
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1977

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Probucol is used to lower levels of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in the blood. Probucol is a drug used to lower LDL and HDL cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or VLDL cholesterol. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels. Probucol was voluntarily removed from the market in the United States during 1995. The withdrawal from the market was due to safety concern. robucol lowers serum cholesterol by increasing the fractional rate of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) catabolism in the final metabolic pathway for cholesterol elimination from the body. Additionally, probucol may inhibit early stages of cholesterol biosynthesis and slightly inhibit dietary cholesterol absorption. Recent information suggests that probucol may inhibit the oxidation and tissue deposition of LDL cholesterol, thereby inhibiting atherogenesis. It appears to inhibits ABCA1-mediated cellular lipid efflux.
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1977

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Probucol is used to lower levels of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in the blood. Probucol is a drug used to lower LDL and HDL cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or VLDL cholesterol. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels. Probucol was voluntarily removed from the market in the United States during 1995. The withdrawal from the market was due to safety concern. robucol lowers serum cholesterol by increasing the fractional rate of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) catabolism in the final metabolic pathway for cholesterol elimination from the body. Additionally, probucol may inhibit early stages of cholesterol biosynthesis and slightly inhibit dietary cholesterol absorption. Recent information suggests that probucol may inhibit the oxidation and tissue deposition of LDL cholesterol, thereby inhibiting atherogenesis. It appears to inhibits ABCA1-mediated cellular lipid efflux.
Status:
Investigational
Source:
INN:succinobucol [INN]
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Succinobucol (also known as AGI-1067) is a probucol derivative patented by American pharmaceutical company Atherogenics, Inc as vascular protectant with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet activities. In vitro, succinobucol inhibits the TNF-α induced expression of VCAM-1 and MCP-1 with little effect on intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1. In addition, succinobucol inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced expression of tissue factor in human monocytic cells and endothelial cells, an effect thought to be mediated independently from the nuclear factor κB pathway. Preclinical studies have shown reduced total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations, increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations, decreased levels of inflammatory mediators, and reduced atheroma area with Succinobucol treatment in animal models. Unfortunately, in clinical trials, Succinobucol failed to demonstrate a strong cardioprotective effect. Undesired metabolic effects including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering have been consistently reported, and diarrhea appears to be an expected adverse effect.