Tegaserod Maleate is a serotonin receptor agonist mainly used to treat certain gastrointestinal disorders. Used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women under 65. Also indicated for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in select patients. Works by stimulating 5-HT₄ receptors in the gut to enhance motility. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Prokinetic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Zelnorm and Zelmac. Its PubChem CID is 135413539.
Tegaserod maleate
| CAS No | 189188-57-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H27N5O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 417.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (Z)-but-2-enedioic acid;1-[(E)-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)methylideneamino]-2-pentylguanidine |
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Tegaserod Maleate is a serotonin receptor agonist mainly used to treat certain gastrointestinal disorders. Used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women under 65.
The listed CAS number is 189188-57-6.
The listed molecular formula is C20H27N5O5.
The listed molecular weight is 417.5 g/mol.
(Z)-but-2-enedioic acid;1-[(E)-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)methylideneamino]-2-pentylguanidine.
The source lists Zelnorm and Zelmac.