Phenacetin
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Phenacetin
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)ethanamide | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 62-44-2 |
| ATC code | N02BE03 |
| PubChem | 4754 |
| DrugBank | EXPT03306 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C10H13NO2 |
| Mol. weight | 179.216 g/mol |
| Physical data | |
| Melt. point | 134-135 °C (-77 °F) |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
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| Routes | ? |
Phenacetin, introduced in 1887, is used principally as an analgesic. Typical doses of 300mg to 500mg a day result in an analgesic effect. Its analgesic effects are due to its actions on the sensory tracts of the spinal cord. In addition, phenacetin has a depressant action of the heart, where it acts as a negative inotrope. It also is an antipyretic, acting on the brain to decrease the temperature set point. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (subacute type), intercostal neuralgia, and some forms of ataxia.
Phenacetin, and products containing phenacetin have been shown in an animal model to be carcinogenic. In humans, many case reports have implicated products containing phenacetin in urothelial neoplasms, especially transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis. In one prospective series, phenacetin was associated with an increased risk of death due to urologic or renal diseases, death due to cancers, and death due to cardiovascular diseases.[1] In addition, people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency may experience acute hemolysis while taking this drug.
The most popular brand of phenacetin was Roche's Saridon. Due to its carcinogenic properties and a link to analgesic-induced nephropathy, Saridon was reformulated in 1983. The new formulation contains propyphenazone, paracetamol and caffeine. Both propyphenazone and paracetamol are metabolites of phenacetin with similar analgesic and antipyretic effects. The new formulation has not been shown to share phenacetin's carcinogenic side-effects.
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[edit] Connection between chronic phenacetin use and renal papillary necrosis
Chronic use of phenacetin is known to lead to renal papillary necrosis.[2][3][4] This is a condition which results in the death of some or all of the renal papillae in the kidneys.
[edit] Use as a filler for illegal cocaine
Phenacetin is now being widely used as a cutting agent to adulterate illegally supplied cocaine due to the similar physical features of the two drugs. [5]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Dubach U, Rosner B, Stürmer T (1991). "An epidemiologic study of abuse of analgesic drugs. Effects of phenacetin and salicylate on mortality and cardiovascular morbidity (1968 to 1987)". N Engl J Med 324 (3): 155-60. PMID 1984193.
- ^ Cochran A, Lawson D, Linton A (1967). "Renal papillary necrosis following phenacetin excess.". Scott Med J 12 (7): 246-50. PMID 6036245.
- ^ Tan G, Rabbino M, Hopper J (1964). "Is Phenacetin a Nephrotoxin? A Report on Twenty-three Users of the Drug.". Calif Med 101: 73-7. PMID 14180501.
- ^ Brix A. "Renal papillary necrosis.". Toxicol Pathol 30 (6): 672-4. PMID 12512867.
- ^ BBC News report, "Cancer chemical in street cocaine", 23 November 2006
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