Bioactivity | Flavoxate hydrochloride is a potent and competitive phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor. Flavoxate hydrochloride is an antispasmodic agent and muscarinic mAChR antagonist. Flavoxate hydrochloride shows moderate calcium antagonistic activity and local anesthetic effect. Flavoxate hydrochloride can be used for the research of overactive bladder (OAB) and lower urinary tract infections[1]. |
Name | Flavoxate hydrochloride |
CAS | 3717-88-2 |
Formula | C24H26ClNO4 |
Molar Mass | 427.92 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Dansette, P.M., et al. HMG-CoA reductase activity in human liver microsomes: comparative inhibition by statins. Exp Toxicol Pathol, 2000. 52(2): p. 145-8. [2]. Kimura, Y., et al., Mechanisms of the suppression of the bladder activity by flavoxate. Int J Urol, 1996. 3(3): p. 218-27. [3]. Oka, M., et al., Brain pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins are involved in the flavoxate hydrochloride-induced suppression of the micturition reflex in rats. Brain Res, 1996. 727(1-2): p. 91-8. |