Linaclotide

Description

Linaclotide · CAS 851199-59-2 · C59H79N15O21S6. UNII N0TXR0XR5X.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical description & handling notes

• White to off-white powder
• Slightly soluble
• Slightly soluble in water
• Slightly soluble in aqueous sodium chloride
• Amorphous
• 14-amino acid peptide

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• Preparation: M. G. Currie, S. Mahajan-Miklos, World Intellectual Property Organization patent 04069165; idem et al., United States of America patent 7304036 (2004, 2007 both to Microbia).
• Linaclotide is small peptide agonist of guanylate cyclase C receptors in the intestine and is used orally as treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Linaclotide has not been linked to serum enzyme elevations during treatment or to episodes of clinically apparent liver injury.
• Breast Feeding; Lactation; Milk, Human; Gastrointestinal Agents; Peptides; Guanylate Cyclase C Agonists; Laxatives
• Linzess (linaclotide) is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). /Included in US product label/
• Linzess is indicated in adults for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). /Included in US product label/
• /BOXED WARNING/ WARNING: PEDIATRIC RISK. Linzess is contraindicated in pediatric patients up to 6 years of age; in nonclinical studies, administration of a single, clinically relevant adult oral dose of linaclotide caused deaths due to dehydration in young juvenile mice. Avoid use of Linzess in pediatric patients 6 through 17 years of age. The safety and efficacy of Linzess has not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age.

Synonyms

Linaclotide; Linzess; 851199-59-2; Constella; Linaclotida; N0TXR0XR5X; CHEBI:68551; ASP0456; DTXSID90234256; MD-1100; ASP-0456; MD-7246 (DELAYED RELEASE FORMULATION); linaclotidum; RefChem:57305; A06AX04; DTXCID90156747

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Linaclotide?

CAS 851199-59-2; molecular formula C59H79N15O21S6; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Linaclotide known by?

Linaclotide, Linzess, 851199-59-2, Constella, Linaclotida, N0TXR0XR5X.

Is Linaclotide classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302.

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