Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate, >=98% (HPLC), powder

Descriptions

Application

Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate has been used as a 5-HT₃ antagonist to attenuate rostro ventromedial medulla (RVM)/cholecystokinin (CCK)-induced mechanical hypersensitivity and to block the effects of trichostatin A (TSA) on 5-HT₃ protein.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ondansetron, (3RS)-9-methyl-3-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl) methyl] 1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-4H-carbazol-4-one hydrochloride dehydrate acts as a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3) serotonin receptor antagonist. It is used as an antiemetic to control nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

5-HT₃serotonin receptor antagonist

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Packaging

10, 50 mg in glass bottle

Specifications

Colour	white
Quality Level	100
InChI key	VRSLTNZJOUZKLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	1S/C18H19N3O.ClH.2H2O/c1-12-19-9-10-21(12)11-13-7-8-16-17(18(13)22)14-5-3-4-6-15(14)20(16)2;;;/h3-6,9-10,13H,7-8,11H2,1-2H3;1H;2*1H2
Manufacturer	SIGMA-ALDRICH
Form	powder
Assay	≥98% (HPLC)