Quantril Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
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| Groups | Withdrawn |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
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)
