Pamabrom, manufactured by Chattem Chemicals, is a product included in retail drugs available in over-the-counter medications. The active diuretic ingredient in pamabrom is 8-bromotheophylline and it also contains aminoisobutanol.

Pamabrom
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Identifiers
  • 1:1 mixture of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol and 8-bromotheophyllinate
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Chemical and physical data
Formula8-Bromotheophylline: C7H7BrN4O2
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol: C4H11NO
Molar mass348.20 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)
  • Cn2c(=O)c1[nH]c(Br)nc1n(C)c2=O.NC(C)(C)CO
  • InChI=1S/C7H7BrN4O2.C4H11NO/c1-11-4-3(9-6(8)10-4)5(13)12(2)7(11)14;1-4(2,5)3-6/h1-2H3,(H,9,10);6H,3,5H2,1-2H3 checkY
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Pamabrom is available in combination with acetaminophen (paracetamol) for various conditions such as back pain and menstrual relief.[1] The acetaminophen helps reduce menstrual pains and the pamabrom reduces associated bloating. The combination is available in a number of products from various brands under different names. The dosages are essentially the same for each brand, including generic drug store varieties.

A diuretic is also used to reduce edema (fluid buildup) in the body. Edema can cause swelling of the extremities, such as in the hands and feet. Edema can make it harder for the heart to work properly, and it can be related to congestive heart failure.

References

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  1. ^ Di Girolamo G, Sánchez AJ, De Los Santos AR, González CD (March 2004). "Is acetaminophen, and its combination with pamabrom, an effective therapeutic option in primary dysmenorrhoea?". Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 5 (3): 561–70. doi:10.1517/14656566.5.3.561. PMID 15013925. S2CID 26876035.
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