Pleconaril

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

Pleconaril is an antiviral drug from viral capsid inhibitor class, manufactured by Schering-Plough and intended for the prevention of acute asthma exacerbations and common cold symptoms in asthmatic patients who have had exposure to picornavirus. It acts by inhibiting viral replication. The use of pleconaril has not gained approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the fact that it has been found to induce CYP3A enzyme activity, therefore increasing the risk for serious drug interactions.

Trade Name Pleconaril
Generic Pleconaril
Pleconaril Other Names Pleconaril
Type
Formula C18H18F3N3O3
Weight Average: 381.349
Monoisotopic: 381.130026072
Protein binding

>99%

Groups Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Pleconaril
Pleconaril

Uses

Investigated for use/treatment in upper respiratory infection.

How Pleconaril works

Pleconaril binds to a hydrophobic pocket in viral protein 1, the major protein which makes up the capsid (shell) of picornaviruses. This renders the viral capsid rigid and compressed and prevents the uncoating of its RNA. As a result, the virus is stopped from attaching to the host cell and causing infection.

Elimination Route

70% (oral)

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