Olcegepant
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ATC code | None |
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CAS Number | 204697-65-4 |
PubChem (CID) | 6918509 |
ChemSpider | 5293706 |
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Formula | C38H47Br2N9O5 |
Molar mass | 869.645 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Olcegepant (INN) (code name BIBN-4096BS) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist being studied as a potential treatment for migraines.[1]
A 2013 meta-analysis found olcegepant and telcagepant were effective and safe compared to placebo.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Tfelt-Hansen, P; Olesen, J (Apr 2011). "Possible site of action of CGRP antagonists in migraine.". Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache. 31 (6): 748–50. doi:10.1177/0333102411398403. PMID 21383046.
- ↑ Yao, Gang; Yu, Tingmin; Han, Ximei; Mao, Xijing; Li, Bo (2013-04-05). "Therapeutic effects and safety of olcegepant and telcagepant for migraine: A meta-analysis". Neural Regeneration Research. 8 (10): 938–947. doi:10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2013.10.009. ISSN 1673-5374. PMC 4145922. PMID 25206386.
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