Etamivan and its Impurities
Etamivan, trade names Analepticon, Emivan, and Vandid) is a respiratory stimulant drug. related to nikethamide. It was mainly used in the treatment of barbiturate overdose and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Reference standards of Etamivan API, and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.