Active Ingredient History

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Meglumine (N-methyl-D-glucamine) is a poorly metabolized derivative of sorbitol that has regulatory acceptance as a benign excipient for drug formulation to increase aqueous solubility of lipophilic drugs and improve their absorption. In conjugated form meglumine is used as a contrast agent.   NCATS

  • SMILES: CNC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
  • InChIKey: MBBZMMPHUWSWHV-BDVNFPICSA-N
  • Mol. Mass: 195.2136
  • ALogP: -3.36
  • ChEMBL Molecule:
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  • Mechanism of Action:
  • Multi-specific: Missing data
  • Black Box: No
  • Availability: Discontinued
  • Delivery Methods: Parenteral
  • Pro Drug: No

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