Amlexanox

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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 2161
DrugBank APRD00795
ChemSpider 2076
Chemical data
Formula C16H14N2O4 
Mol. mass 298.293 g/mol
SMILES eMolecules & PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism  ?
Half life 3.5 hours
Excretion Renal (17%)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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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.

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