Acamprosate
Description
Acamprosate has a chemical structure similar to that of amino acid neuromediators, such as taurine or gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA), including an acetylation to permit passage across the blood brain barrier. It is indicated as therapy to maintain abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients.
ATC Classification
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Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
N4K14YGM3J - ACAMPROSATE
CAS Registry Number
77337-76-9 - acamprosate
SNOMED-CT
391698009 - Acamprosate (substance)