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Medicinal Chemistry

Molecular Weight 348.35
Molecular Formula C20H16N2O4
IUPAC Name
(S)-4-ethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14-(4H,12H)-dione

Pharmacognosy

Biological Source

Camptotheca acuminata

Active Constituents

Camptothecin

Pharmacology & Synthesis

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits DNA topoisomerase I, causing double-strand breaks.

Pharmacokinetics (ADME)

A: Poor aqueous solubility.
D: Binds to albumin.
M: Lactone ring hydrolysis.
E: Renal and biliary.

Pharmacodynamics

Induces apoptosis in dividing cells.

Synthesis Pathway

Derived from strictosidine.

Safety, Warnings & Interactions

Adverse Effects

Severe diarrhea, myelosuppression.

Contraindications

Pregnancy, baseline marrow suppression.

Drug Interactions

Myelosuppressive agents.

Pharmaceutics & Compendia

Dosage Forms (Derivatives used as Injections)
Official Compendia USP
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