| Bioactivity | Niperotidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. |
| Target | histamine H2 receptor |
| In Vivo | Niperotidine (piperonyl-ranitidine) is a H2 blocking agent. Niperotidine is a H2-receptor antagonist structurally related to ranitidine. After oral administration, it reaches a plasmatic peak within 60-120 min and is eliminates either in the urine or in the faeces, with an enterohepatic circulation[2]. |
| Name | Niperotidine |
| CAS | 84845-75-0 |
| Formula | C20H26N4O5S |
| Molar Mass | 434.51 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Palasciano G, et al. The effect of the H2-antagonist Niperotidine on intragastric acidity in healthy subjects undergoing 24-hour pH-monitoring. Ital J Gastroenterol. 1990 Oct;22(5):291-4. [2]. Gasbarrini G, et al. Acute liver injury related to the use of Niperotidine. J Hepatol. 1997 Sep;27(3):583-6. |