| Bioactivity | Lodoxamide tromethamine (U-42585E) is a medication for the treatment of prophylaxis of mast cell-mediated allergic disease. |
| Invitro | lodoxamide inhibits compound 48/80-induced histamine release and ionophore-induced 45Ca influx with associated histamine release in purified rat peritoneal mast cells[1]. |
| In Vivo | Lodoxamide has been demonstrated to have cromolyn-like activity when studied in the rat peritoneal mast cell assay (PCA) model3 and in Ascaris antigen-sensitized rhesus monkeys. When given intravenously, orally, or intrabronchially by aerosol, lodoxamide significantly inhibits the increased respiratory frequency and decreased tidal volume induced by antigen challenge in Ascaris-sensitized. anesthetized rhesus monkeys[1]. Addition of lodoxamide tromethamine to Euro-Collins or University of Wisconsin solution results in a marked decrease in lung reperfusion injury as demonstrated by increased oxygenation, decreased microvascular permeability, and increased compliance[2]. Patients treated with lodoxamide tromethamine demonstrate an improvement in daytime breathing difficulty, cough, sputum production, and sleep[3]. |
| Name | Lodoxamide tromethamine |
| CAS | 63610-09-3 |
| Formula | C19H28ClN5O12 |
| Molar Mass | 553.90 |
| 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]. Watt GD, et al. Protective effect opf lodoxamide tromethamine on allergen inhalation challenge. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1980 Oct;66(4):286-94. [2]. Barr ML, et al. Addition of a mast cell stabilizing compound to organ preservation solutions decreases lung reperfusion injury. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1998 Mar;115(3):631-6; discussion 636-7. [3]. Mann JS, et al. Inhaled lodoxamide tromethamine in the treatment of perennial asthma: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1985 Jul;76(1):83-90. |