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Candidate ID: R1536
Source ID: DB14644
Source Type: approved
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Methylprednisolone hemisuccinate
Synonyms: Methylprednisolone hemisuccinate; Methylprednisolone hydrogen succinate; Methylprednisolone succinate
Molecular Formula: C26H34O8
SMILES: [H][C@@]12CC[C@](O)(C(=O)COC(=O)CCC(O)=O)[C@@]1(C)C[C@H](O)[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])C[C@H](C)C2=CC(=O)C=C[C@]12C
Structure:
DrugBank Description: A water-soluble ester of methylprednisolone used for cardiac, allergic, and hypoxic emergencies.
CAS Number: 2921-57-5
Molecular Weight: 474.55
DrugBank Indication: --
DrugBank Pharmacology: Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (the sodium salt of methylprednisolone hemisuccinate) has the same metabolic and anti-inflammatory actions as methylprednisolone. When given parenterally and in equimolar quantities, the two compounds are equivalent in biologic activity.
DrugBank MoA: --
Targets: --
Inclusion Criteria: Therapeutic strategy associated