Gefapixant
Chemical compound
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Gefapixant, sold under the brand name Lyfnua, is a medication used to treat chronic (long-term) cough.[1] It acts as an antagonist of the P2RX3 receptor.[2][3][4]
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| Trade names | Lyfnua |
| Other names | MK-7264 |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.258.106 |
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| Formula | C14H19N5O4S |
| Molar mass | 353.40 g·mol−1 |
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It was authorized for medical use in the European Union in September 2023.[1]
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It was named in honour of Geoff Burnstock.[5]