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Bromosulphalein (sulfobromophthalein)

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Bromosulphalein (generic name: sulfobromophthalein) is a sulfobromophthalein drug. It is currently in unknown development for Diagnostic aid.

Bromosulphalein works by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase.

Bromosulphalein is a small molecule used in liver function tests, where its rate of removal from the bloodstream is measured to assess liver function. The liver detoxifies bromosulphalein by attaching it to glutathione, the body's master antioxidant.

At a glance

Generic namesulfobromophthalein
Drug classsulfobromophthalein
TargetHematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase
Therapeutic areaHematology
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Think of it like a key fitting into a lock. Bromosulphalein is the key that fits into the lock of the enzyme, preventing it from working properly. This helps doctors understand how well the liver is functioning.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Bromosulphalein

What is Bromosulphalein?

Bromosulphalein (sulfobromophthalein) is a sulfobromophthalein drug, indicated for Diagnostic aid.

How does Bromosulphalein work?

Bromosulphalein works by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase.

What is Bromosulphalein used for?

Bromosulphalein is indicated for Diagnostic aid.

What is the generic name of Bromosulphalein?

sulfobromophthalein is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Bromosulphalein.

What drug class is Bromosulphalein in?

Bromosulphalein belongs to the sulfobromophthalein class. See all sulfobromophthalein drugs at /class/sulfobromophthalein.

What development phase is Bromosulphalein in?

Bromosulphalein is in unknown.

What does Bromosulphalein target?

Bromosulphalein targets Hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase and is a sulfobromophthalein.

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