Triflusal Alter

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

Triflusal Alter is a 2-acetoxy-4-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid and it is an aspirin chemically-related molecule but not a derivative. The benefits of this agent are the lack of action over the arachidonic acid pathway, the driven production of nitric oxide and the increase of cyclic nucleotide concentration on endothelial cells. The latest translates into the expansion of peripheral blood vessels. It is very important as a secondary prevention of ischemic stroke by offering a lower risk of bleeding. It was developed by J. Uriach and Company and even though it is commercialized in different countries it is not approved by the FDA, EMA or HealthCanada.

Triflusal Alter is an antithrombotic anticoagulant. It irreversibly inhibits the production of thromboxane-B2 in platelets by acetylating cycloxygenase-1. Triflusal Alter affects many other targets such as NF kappa B, which is a gene expression regulatory factor for cycloxygenase-a and cytokines. Numerous studies comparing the efficacy and safety profile (i.e. systemic hemorrhage) between triflusal and acetylsalsylic acid has shown either no significant difference or a better effacy and safety profile for triflusal. Triflusal Alter has been shown to protect cerebral tissue due to its inhibition of lipid peroxidation resulting from anoxia-reoxygenation.

Trade Name Triflusal Alter
Generic Triflusal
Triflusal Other Names Triflusal, Triflusalum
Type
Formula C10H7F3O4
Weight Average: 248.157
Monoisotopic: 248.029643194
Protein binding

Triflusal binds almost completely to plasma proteins reaching a 99% of the administered dose.[L1186]

Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country Portugal
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Triflusal Alter
Triflusal Alter

Uses

Triflusal Alter is a medication related to acetylsalicylic acid with antithrombotic effects used in the treatment of thromboembolic diseases.

Triflusal Alter is indicated as prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders. It has been registered in Spain and in other countries of Europe, South America and South Korea for the prevention of Stroke and myocardial infarction.

Triflusal Alter is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Thromboembolism, Arterial thromboembolic disease

How Triflusal Alter works

Triflusal Alter is chemically related to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and irreversibly inhibits cycloxygenase-1 (COX-1) in platelets. Acetylation of the active group of COX-1 prevents the formation of thromboxane-B2 in platelets. However, it is unique because it spares the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway in endothelial cells. In addition, it favors the production of nitric oxide, a vasodilator.

Toxicity

There is the possibility of producing major systemic hemorrhages.[L1168]

Food Interaction

  • Avoid herbs and supplements with anticoagulant/antiplatelet activity. Examples include garlic, ginger, bilberry, danshen, piracetam, and ginkgo biloba.

Volume of Distribution

The reported volume of distribution for triflusal is of 34L.

Elimination Route

Absorbed in the small intestine with a bioavailability range from 83% to 100%. There is no significant difference between the absorption of the oral solution and capsule formulation. Triflusal Alter displays a Cmax of 11.6 mcg/ml and a tmax of 0.88 h. The major metabolite of triflusal presents different pharmacokinetic properties by showing a Cmax and tmax of 92.7 mcg/ml and 4.96 h, respectively.

Half Life

In the healthy human, the half-life is 0.5 +/- 0.1h, while that of HTB is 34.3 +/- 5.3h.[L1186]

Clearance

Renal clearance is 0.8 +/- 0.2L/h and 0.18 +/1 0.04L/h for triflusal and HTB, respectively.[L1186]

Elimination Route

The elimination pathway of triflusal is primarily renal. Urine analysis has shown the presence of unchanged triflusal, HTB and the glycine conjugate of HTB.[L1186]

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