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Arbaclofen Placerbil is a prodrug of Arbaclofen, which is a selective gamma-amino-butyric acid type B receptor agonist and the R-enantiomer of baclofen. It was discovered, and has been patented by... It was discovered, and has been patented by XenoPort as a new chemical entity with an improved pharmacokinetic profile compared to baclofen, which allows for sustained release properties.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
R-baclofen is postulated to aid in spasticity by acting as an agonist of the inhibitory gamma aminobutyric acid neurotransmission pathway.
- Primary indication
- Investigated for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis, acute back spasms, and GERD.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C19H26ClNO6 · 399.87 g/mol (avg)
- Code names
- XP19986
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Which drugs share a target with Arbaclofen Placarbil, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?