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Brand: Dicetel, Eldicet, Colofac
Pinaverium is an antispasmodic drug used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. It belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers and specifically targets the L-type calcium channels in the smooth muscle of the gut, reducing contractions and spasms.
For the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders involving abdominal pain and spasms.
Outcome:
Increased pinaverium plasma levels
Mechanism:
Reduced metabolism of pinaverium
Outcome:
Reduced pinaverium absorption
Mechanism:
Altered gastrointestinal pH
Outcome:
May slightly delay absorption
Mechanism:
Delayed gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation (Year: 2026, 30% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and ongoing research, there is a low probability (<10%) of FDA approval for pinaverium in the next 5 years.
Antispasmodic, Calcium Channel Blocker
Isoquinoline derivative