alverine; alverine citrate; phenopropamine; phenpropamine

Indications

• irritable bowel syndrome
• diverticulosis

* available over-the-counter

Dosage

• 60-120 mg QD-TID (adults & children > 12 years of age)

Tabs: 60 mg, 120 mg

Adverse effects

• wheezing, shortness of breath
• facial edema
• headache, dizziness
• hepatotoxicity

Mechanism of action

• smooth muscle relaxant

More general terms

• gastrointestinal agent
• smooth muscle relaxant
• amine
• aromatic compound

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3678
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=21718
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=80086