Pridinol

Chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₅NO  Molecular mass: 295.426 g/mol 

Active ingredient description

Pridinol is a piperidin- polyalcohol derivative with the chemical formula 1,1-Diphenyl-1-ol-3-piperidin-propan-methanesulfonate. Its pharmacological effect develops via an atropine-like mechanism that acts on both smooth and the striated muscles. This effect is used for the treatment of skeletal muscle tension of both central and peripheral origin.

Medicine classification

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
M03BX03 Pridinol M Musculo-skeletal system → M03 Muscle relaxants → M03B Muscle relaxants, centrally acting agents → M03BX Other centrally acting agents
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
MYOPRIDIN Tablet Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 511-45-5
DrugBank Drug: DB13642
RxNorm Ingredient: 34479
UNII Identifier: 9E75Q6SUUB
PRIDINOL

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