Benexate

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Benexate (BEX) is an anti-ulcer agent used in the treatment of acid-related disorders. It is unique in its inability to form salts that are both non-bitter and soluble.[1][2]

AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
Routes of
administrationOral
ATC code
  • none
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Benexate
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
Routes of
administration		Oral
ATC code
  • none
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
  • Phenylmethyl 2-[4-[(diaminomethylideneamino)methyl]cyclohexanecarbonyl]oxybenzoate
CAS Number
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ChEMBL
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC23H27N3O4
Molar mass409.486 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • O=C(OCc1ccccc1)c3ccccc3OC(=O)C2CCC(C/N=C(\N)N)CC2
  • InChI=1S/C23H27N3O4/c24-23(25)26-14-16-10-12-18(13-11-16)21(27)30-20-9-5-4-8-19(20)22(28)29-15-17-6-2-1-3-7-17/h1-9,16,18H,10-15H2,(H4,24,25,26) checkY
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Medical uses

Benexate is approved from treatment of gastric ulcer in Japan.[3]

Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action of benexate involves promotion of prostaglandin synthesis, protein secretion, and blood flow stimulation in the gastrointestinal tract.[4]

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