Pyrrobutamine

IUPAC nomenclature

1-[(2E)-4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-phenylbut-2-en-1-yl]pyrrolidine

Classification

• H1-receptor antihistamine
• Alkylamine antihistamine

Physiochemical Properties

Mechanism of Action

Pyrrobutamine do competition for H1 receptor with histamine and after bounding with receptor, it acts as inverse agonist.

Structure Activity Relationship

Structure activity of alkyl amines antihistamines can be summarized as:

• E- and Z- isomers in alkenes shows large difference in activity, where, E-isomers are more potent than Z-
• The two aromatic rings have different binding environment at the receptors.
• 5-6 angstrom distance is required between aromatic ring and tertiary aliphatic amine for biding at the receptor.
• S­-enantiomers have greater affinity for H1 histamine receptors [1]

Method of synthesis

i. Acetophenone, paraformaldehyde and pyrrolidine are reacted together to form 3-pyrrolidinopropiophenone.

ii. Last reacts with 4-chlorobenzyl magnesium chloride to give 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenyl-4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)butan-2-ol.

iii. Above formed compound is treated with hydrochloric acid to produce pyrrobutamine. [2]

Medicinal Uses

Pyrrobutamine is used for treatment of:

• Allergies
• Hay fever
• Common cold
• Itchy
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Uticaria 

Side Effects

Side effects of pyrrobutamine are:

• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness
• Hallucinations
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness 

MCQs

Q.1 Match the following with correct SAR of the Alkylamine antihistamine drugs-

a) i-A, ii-C

b) i-A, ii-D

c) i-B, ii-D

d) i-B, ii-C

Q.2 Correct sequence for the True/False for correct IUPAC names of the drug can be?

• Pyrrubutamine:1-[(2E)-4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-phenylbut-2-en-1-yl]pyrrolidine
• Tolazoline: N,N-Dimethyl-2-[3-(1-pyridin-2-ylethyl)-1H-inden-2-yl]ethan-1-amine
• Amphetamine: 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-1,1-dioxo-1λ6,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide
• Molindone: 2-[(2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]benzoic acid

a) TFFF

b) FFTT

c) FTFT

d) TTTT

Q.3 Number of chiral carbons present in the structure of pyrrobutamine is?

a) 0

b) 1

c) 2

d) 3

Q.4 Pyrrobutamine acts as reverse agonist for?

a) H1 receptors

b) H2 receptors

c) Muscarinic receptors

d) Nicotinic receptors

Q.5 Which amongst the following is not a therapeutic use of drug Pyrrobutamine?

a) Treatment of arrhythmias

b) Treatment of Allergic symptoms

c) Treatment of hay fever

d) Treatment of Runny nose

Q.6 Which of the following drug and their classification are correct?

I. Pyrrobutamine: Ethanolamine ether antihistamine drug

II. Enflurane: Inhalational anesthetics

III. Diazepam: Alpha adrenergic blockers

IV. Sulpieride: Benzodiazepine sedative hypnotics

a) I, IV

b) I, II

c) II, III

d) III, IV

Q.7 Type of ring structure present in the structure of pyrrobutamine?

a) Pyridine

b) Purine

c) Pyrrolidine

d) Pyran

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ANSWERS

1-a

2-a

3-a

4-a

5-a

6-b

7-c

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