Carbenoxolone
Carbenoxolone is a synthetic derivative of glycyrrhizic acid used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers by promoting ulcer healing through enhancing the stomach's natural protective mechanisms.
Carbenoxolone is an ulcer-healing medication that protects the stomach lining by increasing mucus production and enhancing mucosal defenses.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A02BX01
- RxNorm
- 2017
- Generic
- Carbenoxolone
- Class
- atc-a02
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- gel
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers; also used for oral ulceration in some regions
Increases gastric mucus secretion, enhances mucosal blood flow, and promotes gastric epithelial cell turnover; also inhibits 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase leading to mineralocorticoid effects
Can cause sodium retention, potassium loss, fluid retention, hypertension, and hypokalemia due to mineralocorticoid activity; contraindicated in patients with hypertension, heart failure, hepatic or renal impairment; may interact with diuretics and other medications affecting electrolytes; requires monitoring of blood pressure and electrolytes during prolonged use
Official drug label
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