Chemical formula: C₁₀H₈O₃ Molecular mass: 176.169 g/mol PubChem compound: 5280567
Hymecromone is an inhibitor of hyaluronic acid synthesis and has a spasmolytic effect on extrahepatic bile ducts. Hymecromone is an approved prescription drug used for treating biliary spasm. This action takes place through a musculotropic mechanism, without atropinic effects. Increased choleresis is also observed without excitation of gall bladder contraction.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A05AX02 | Hymecromone | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A05 Bile and liver therapy → A05A Bile therapy → A05AX Other drugs for bile therapy |
Hymecromone is an active ingredient of these brands:
France (FR)Lithuania (LT)Poland (PL)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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