Pilenzel

Pilenzel Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function. It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also potentiates the effect of other antiulcer agents such as cimetidine and ranitidine. It is generally well tolerated by patients.

Pilenzel belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics/anticholinergics. These medications are used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder. Pilenzel is used to treat duodenal or stomach ulcers or intestine problems. It can be used together with antacids or other medicine in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It may also be used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.

Trade Name Pilenzel
Generic Pirenzepine
Pirenzepine Other Names Pirenzepin, Pirenzepina, Pirenzépine, Pirenzepine, Pirenzepinum
Type
Formula C19H21N5O2
Weight Average: 351.4023
Monoisotopic: 351.169524941
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Pilenzel
Pilenzel

Uses

Pilenzel is an antimuscarinic agent used to treat peptic ulcers, gastric ulcers, and duodenal ulcers.

For the treatment of peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, and duodenal ulcer.

Pilenzel is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Gastric Ulcer, Small intestine ulcer

How Pilenzel works

Pilenzel is a muscarinic receptor antagonist and binds to the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins.

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