Chemical formula: C₁₉H₃₇NO₃ Molecular mass: 343.544 g/mol PubChem compound: 5282489
Monoethanolamine oleate is a mild sclerosing agent indicated for the treatment of patients with esophageal varices that have recently bled, to prevent rebleeding. When injected intravenously, monoethanolamine oleate acts primarily by irritation of the intimal endothelium of the vein and produces a sterile dose-related inflammatory response. This results in fibrosis and possible occlusion of the vein.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C05BB01 | Monoethanolamine oleate | C Cardiovascular system → C05 Vasoprotectives → C05B Antivaricose therapy → C05BB Sclerosing agents for local injection |
Monoethanolamine oleate is an active ingredient of these brands:
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Japan (JP)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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