Acamprosate calcium (Campral EC)

Alias: Campral EC; Calcium N-acetylhomotaurinate; Alcomed; Aotal; Campral; Sobriol; Acamprosate calcium
Cat No.:V5333 Purity: ≥98%
Acamprosate calcium (also known as Campral EC),a medication used in the treatment of alcohol dependence, is a GABA receptor agonist and modulator of glutamatergic systems; it reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol addiction.
Acamprosate calcium (Campral EC) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 77337-73-6
Product category: GABA Receptor
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Other Forms of Acamprosate calcium (Campral EC):

  • Acamprosate-d3 calcium
  • Acamprosate
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Acamprosate calcium (also known as Campral EC), a medication used in the treatment of alcohol dependence, is a GABA receptor agonist and modulator of glutamatergic systems; it reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol addiction. Acamprosate is thought to stabilize the chemical balance in the brain that would otherwise be disrupted by alcohol withdrawal. Reports indicate that acamprosate works to best advantage in combination with psychosocial support and can help facilitate reduced consumption as well as full abstinence. Until it became a generic in the United States, Campral was manufactured and marketed in the United States by Forest Laboratories, while Merck KGaA markets it outside the US.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro

In vitro activity: Acamprosate has low bioavailability, but also has an excellent tolerability and safety profile. In comparison with naltrexone and disulfiram, which are the other FDA-approved treatments for alcohol dependence, acamprosate is unique in that it is not metabolized by the liver and is also not impacted by alcohol use, so can be administered to patients with hepatitis or liver disease (a common comorbid condition among individuals with alcohol dependence) and to patients who continue drinking alcohol.

ln Vivo
Acamprosate calcium(Campral EC) is a GABA receptor agonist and modulator of glutamatergic systems; reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol addiction.
Animal Protocol
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References
:Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2012 Jun;36(6):967-9.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C10H20CAN2O8S2
Molecular Weight
400.47
CAS #
77337-73-6
Related CAS #
Acamprosate-d3 calcium;1225580-94-8;Acamprosate;77337-76-9
SMILES
O=S(CCCNC(C)=O)([O-])=O.O=S(CCCNC(C)=O)([O-])=O.[Ca+2]
InChi Key
BUVGWDNTAWHSKI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChi Code
InChI=1S/2C5H11NO4S.Ca/c2*1-5(7)6-3-2-4-11(8,9)10;/h2*2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9,10);/q;;+2/p-2
Chemical Name
Calcium 3-(acetylamino)propane-1-sulfonate
Synonyms
Campral EC; Calcium N-acetylhomotaurinate; Alcomed; Aotal; Campral; Sobriol; Acamprosate calcium
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: N/A
Water:≥ 100 mg/mL (499.40 mM)
Ethanol:<1 mg/mL
Solubility (In Vivo)
N/A
 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.4971 mL 12.4853 mL 24.9707 mL
5 mM 0.4994 mL 2.4971 mL 4.9941 mL
10 mM 0.2497 mL 1.2485 mL 2.4971 mL

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Biological Data
  • Acamprosate calcium

    Ethanol exposure in a vapor chamber and ethanol withdrawal experiment. 2012 Jun;62(8):2480-8.


  • Acamprosate calcium
    Altered γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate levels during ethanol withdrawal and acamprosate treatment effect in ENT1 null and wild-type mice. 2012 Jun;62(8):2480-8.


  • Acamprosate calcium

    Simplified illustration of the cortical-striatal circuit in ENT1 null mice. 2012 Jun;62(8):2480-8.

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