Emetin, seine Salze undVerbindungen Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
Chemische Eigenschaften
Brown Solid
Verwenden
Emetine is the principal alkaloid of ipecac, the ground roots of Uragoga ipecacuanha.
Definition
ChEBI: Emetine is a pyridoisoquinoline comprising emetam having methoxy substituents at the 6'-, 7'-, 10- and 11-positions. It is an antiprotozoal agent and emetic. It inhibits SARS-CoV2, Zika and Ebola virus replication and displays antimalarial, antineoplastic and antiamoebic properties. It has a role as an antiprotozoal drug, a plant metabolite, an antiviral agent, an emetic, a protein synthesis inhibitor, an antimalarial, an antineoplastic agent, an autophagy inhibitor, an antiinfective agent, an expectorant, an anticoronaviral agent and an antiamoebic agent. It is a pyridoisoquinoline and an isoquinoline alkaloid. It is functionally related to a cephaeline. It is a conjugate base of an emetine(2+). It derives from a hydride of an emetan.
Indications
Chlorprothixene (Taractan) has been reported twice to be effective in the
treatment of PHN. For severe pain, an initial 50 to 100 mg IM injection has
been advocated. Otherwise, the dosage is 25 to 50 mg PO q6h. The recommended
duration of therapy is 4 to 10 days. Higher doses are unwarranted and
frequently result in side effects.
Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO)
Emetine, an alkaloid obtained from ipecacuanha, was first used
rationally as an amoebocide in 1912. It was subsequently widely used and was
included in earlier editions of the WHO Model List of Essential Drugs but has now
been replaced by the less cardiotoxic synthetic derivative dehydroemetine.
Although it is valuable in the treatment of systemic amoebic hepatitis it has now
been largely superseded by considerably less toxic drugs, and in particular by
metronidazole.
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion.
Health Hazard
The toxicity of cephaeline is lower than thatof emetine. The toxic effects are cumulative. Ingestion of high doses may producehypotension, muscle weakness, and gastroin testinal problems, including nausea, vomit ing, and diarrhea.
Mechanism of action
This drug has a direct amebicidal effect against trophozoites E. histolytica in tissues, and
it is not active against cysts in either the lumen or intestinal walls, or in other organs.
The mechanism of action of emetine consists of the blockage of protein synthesis in
eukaryotic (but not in prokaryotic) cells. It inhibits the process of polypeptide chain
formation. Protein synthesis is inhibited in parasite and mammalian cells, but not in
bacteria.
Emetine is currently only used as a drug for treating amebiasis in cases of resistance to
other drugs. Synonyms of this drug are ipecin and methylcefalin.
Einzelnachweise
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4) Choy et al. (2020), Remdesivir, Lopinavir, and Homoharringtonine Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Replication in Vitro; Antivir. Res., 178 104786 DOI:
10.1016/j.antiviral.2020.1047865) Cuyas et al. (2015), Anti-protozoal and Anti-Bacterial Antibiotics That Inhibit Protein Synthesis Kill Cancer Subtypes Enriched for Stem Cell-Like Properties; Cell Cycle, 14 3527
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