Acamprosate, also known by the brand name Campral, is a drug used for treating alcohol dependence. Acamprosate is thought to stabilize the chemical balance in the brain that would otherwise be disrupted by alcoholism, possibly by blocking glutaminergic N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors, while gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptors are activated. Its therapeutic use is listed as alcohol dependence agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Alcomed, Sobriol and Campral. Its PubChem CID is 155434.
Acamprosate calcium
| CAS No | 77337-73-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H20CaN2O8S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | calcium bis(3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonate) |
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Acamprosate, also known by the brand name Campral, is a drug used for treating alcohol dependence.
The listed CAS number is 77337-73-6.
The listed molecular formula is C10H20CaN2O8S2.
The listed molecular weight is 400.5 g/mol.
calcium bis(3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonate).
The source lists Alcomed, Sobriol and Campral.