Flupirtine

 German Version

Flupirtine

Ethyl-2-amino-6-[(4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-3-piridinecarbamate
C15H17FN4O2, MW 304,33 g/mol

Trade Marks: Katadolon®, Trancopal® Dolo (Capsules, Suppositories)

Non-opioid analgesic

Treatment

Treatment of acute and chronic pain. Clinical studies showed a similar or slightly better tendency for pain reduction than opioid analgesics with lower side effects. In addition, Flupirtine has a muscel relaxant effect.

Contra-Indications

Not for use in cases of liver diseases or alcohol abuse. Flupirtin is suspected to cause liver damages.

Side effects

Fatigue, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, hepatitis

Analytics

Therapeutic blood/plasma levels: 0,5 - 1,5 µg/ml.