Pamabrom

Pamabrom
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1:1 mixture of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol and 8-bromotheophyllinate
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com Multum Consumer Information
MedlinePlus a681004
Pregnancy cat.  ?
Legal status OTC (US)
Identifiers
CAS number 606-04-2
ATC code None
PubChem CID 11806
ChemSpider 11313 Y
UNII UA8U0KJM72 Y
Chemical data
Formula 8-Bromotheophylline: C7H7BrN4O2
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol: C4H11NO
Mol. mass 348.20
SMILES eMolecules & PubChem
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Pamabrom (trade name Diurex) is a diuretic product included in retail drugs available in over-the-counter medications. The active diuretic ingredient in pamabrom is 8-bromotheophylline.

Pamabrom is available in combination with acetaminophen (paracetamol) for various conditions such as back pain and menstrual relief. The acetaminophen helps reduce menstrual pains and the pamabrom reduces associated bloating. The combination is available in a number of products from various brands under different names. The dosages are essentially the same for each brand, including generic drug store varieties.

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