Probenecid
Probenecid, also sold under the brand name Probalan, is a medication that increases uric acid excretion in the urine. It is primarily used in treating gout and hyperuricemia.
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Trade names | Probalan |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a682395 |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Protein binding | 75-95% |
Elimination half-life | 2-6 hours (dose: 0.5-1 g) |
Excretion | kidney (77-88%) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.313 |
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Formula | C13H19NO4S |
Molar mass | 285.36 g·mol−1 |
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Probenecid was developed as an alternative to caronamide to competitively inhibit renal excretion of some drugs, thereby increasing their plasma concentration and prolonging their effects.
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