Perflexane
Contrast Agent for Ultrasound Imaging
Also known as: perfluorohexane, tetradecafluorohexane
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Perflexane is an ofm drug in the Contrast Agent for Ultrasound Imaging class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 2002. Its mechanism of action is classified as Ultrasound Contrast Activity.
- Approval status: ofm (first approved 2002 by the FDA).
- Drug class: Contrast Agent for Ultrasound Imaging.
- Mechanism of action: Ultrasound Contrast Activity.
- Molecular formula: C6F14; molecular weight 338.04 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
| Mechanism of action (MoA) | Ultrasound Contrast Activity |
|---|---|
| Established pharmacologic class | Contrast Agent for Ultrasound Imaging |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-31 | FDA | — | — |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Perflexane is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C6F14 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 338.04 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | ZJIJAJXFLBMLCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 9639 |
Frequently asked questions
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How does Perflexane work?
Perflexane is classified as Ultrasound Contrast Activity.
When was Perflexane first approved?
Perflexane was first approved by the FDA in 2002.
What drug class does Perflexane belong to?
Perflexane is in the Contrast Agent for Ultrasound Imaging class.
What is the chemical formula of Perflexane?
Perflexane has the molecular formula C6F14 and a molecular weight of 338.04 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 3429 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200607 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 9639 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB09531 — drug record
- FDA UNII FX3WJ41CMX — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Perflexane — current prescribing information (label search)
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