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Diphenpyramide (difenpiramide)

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Diphenpyramide (generic name: difenpiramide) is a difenpiramide drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Diphenpyramide works by blocking certain receptors in the gut to reduce spasms and inflammation.

Diphenpyramide is a small molecule non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is also known by other names, including Difenax, Difenpiramide, and NSC-305337.

At a glance

Generic namedifenpiramide
Drug classdifenpiramide
Therapeutic areaOther
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your gut is like a muscle that can get crampy and inflamed. Diphenpyramide helps by blocking the signals that tell the muscle to contract and get inflamed, which can help relieve symptoms like cramps and diarrhea.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Diphenpyramide

What is Diphenpyramide?

Diphenpyramide (difenpiramide) is a difenpiramide drug.

How does Diphenpyramide work?

Diphenpyramide works by blocking certain receptors in the gut to reduce spasms and inflammation.

What is the generic name of Diphenpyramide?

difenpiramide is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Diphenpyramide.

What drug class is Diphenpyramide in?

Diphenpyramide belongs to the difenpiramide class. See all difenpiramide drugs at /class/difenpiramide.

What development phase is Diphenpyramide in?

Diphenpyramide is in unknown.

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