Deriv of isatin, which stimulates motility of the large intestine. Prepn: A. Hosta Pujol, S. Brosa Rabassa, DE 2521966 corresp to US 4053483 (1975, 1977 both to Andreu); F. Garrido et al., Eur. J. Med. Chem. 10, 143 (1975). Mechanism of action: J. Queralt et al., Arch. Farmacol. Toxicol. 1, 137 (1975). Laxative properties: M. Moreto et al., Eur. J. Pharmacol. 36, 221 (1976). Metabolism: eidem, Arzneim.-Forsch. 29, 1561 (1979).
Laxative.
Laxative/Cathartic
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