Basic Information
ID DDInter862
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C11H21NO3
Molecular Weight 215.293
CAS Number 140898-97-1
Description Hexaminolevulinate is an optical imaging drug. In solution form it is instilled intravesically for use with photodynamic blue light cystoscopy as an adjunct to white light cystoscopy. On May 28, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride (Cysview for Intravesical Solution, Photocure ASA), as an optical imaging agent for use in combination with the Karl Storz Photodynamic Diagnostic D-Light C (PDD) System for cystoscopic detection of non-muscle invasive papillary cancer of the bladder for patients suspected or known to have lesion(s) on the basis of a prior cystoscopy. Hexaminolevulinate is manufactured under the brand Cysview® by Photocure ASA. In Europe, Hexaminolevulinate is marketed under the brand Hexvix®.
ATC Classification V04CX06
IUPAC Name hexyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate
InChI RYQOILLJDKPETL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES [H]N([H])CC(=O)CCC(=O)OCCCCCC
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