Pentoxyverine

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Pentoxyverine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-(2-diethylaminoethoxy)ethyl 1-phenylcyclopentane-1-carboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number 77-23-6
ATC code R05DB05
PubChem 2562
Chemical data
Formula C20H31NO3 
Mol. mass 333.465 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism  ?
Half life  ?
Excretion Renal
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

OTC(US)

Routes Oral, rectal

Pentoxyverine (rINN) or carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It is sold over-the-counter in the United States, usually in combination with other medications, especially decongestants. It is commonly used for cough associated with illnesses like common cold. Certuss is one such product. It is a combination of guaifenesin and pentoxyverine, and it produced in the egyptian market under name of cabella syrup in caramel flavor.