Quantril

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

Quantril is a discontinued antiemetic compound with antihistaminic, mild anticholinergic, and sedative properties. The mechanism of action is not known, but presumably benzquinamide works via antagonism of muscarinic acetycholine receptors and histamine H1 receptors.

Quantril is an antiemetic compound with antihistaminic, mild anticholinergic, and sedative properties.

Trade Name Quantril
Generic Benzquinamide
Benzquinamide Other Names benzquinamida, Benzquinamide
Type
Formula C22H32N2O5
Weight Average: 404.4999
Monoisotopic: 404.231122144
Groups Withdrawn
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Quantril
Quantril

Uses

Used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting associated with anesthesia and surgery, administered intramuscularly or intravenously.

How Quantril works

The mechanism of action is not known, but presumably benzquinamide works via antagonism of muscarinic acetycholine receptors and histamine H1 receptors.

Elimination Route

Incomplete, with 33–39% bioavailability via the capsule and suppository routes, relative to the intramuscular route.

Half Life

1-1.6 hours (for all formulations)

Innovators Monograph

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