C16H14N2O4

Amlexanox

Amlexanox

Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-amino-7-isopropyl-5-oxo-5H-chromeno[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	68302-57-8
ATC code	A01AD07
PubChem	CID 2161
DrugBank	APRD00795
ChemSpider	2076
UNII	BRL1C2459K
KEGG	D01828
ChEMBL	CHEMBL1096
Chemical data
Formula	C16H14N2O4
Mol. mass	298.293 g/mol
SMILES	eMolecules & PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Half-life	3.5 hours
Excretion	Renal (17%)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	?
Routes	Topical
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Amlexanox (trade name Aphthasol) is a medication with antiallergic and anti-inflammatory effects used in the treatment of aphthous ulcers (canker sores). Amlexanox is also available in Japan as oral tablets (trade name Solfa) for treatment of bronchial asthma, where it has been marketed by the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company since 1987, though Aphthtab by Egyptian Eva pharma also exist.

External links

• Information about the use against aphthous ulcers
• Information from Takeda
• Aphthasol

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