Alvimopan
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Also known as Alvimopan anhydrousAlvimopan dihydrateAnhydrous alvimopanEnteregLY-246736LY-246736 DIHYDRATELY246736ALVIMOPAN (MONOHYDRATE)Alvimopan
Summary
Alvimopan (CHEMBL270190) is an approved small molecule (ATC A06AH02) targeting OPRD1, OPRK1, and OPRM1; indicated across 6 conditions including constipation disorder and peritoneal neoplasm.
At a glance
- Status: Approved (max clinical phase 4)
- Modality: Small molecule
- ATC class: A06AH02
- Targets: 3 (OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1)
- Indications: 6 conditions
- Clinical trials: 24
- Chemistry: 424.5 Da · C25H32N2O4
Identifiers
Drug identity and classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ChEMBL ID | CHEMBL270190 |
| Name | Alvimopan |
| Type | Small molecule |
| Max phase | 4 |
| FDA approved | yes |
| PubChem CID | 5488548 |
| ATC | A06AH02 |
| Molecular formula | C25H32N2O4 |
| Molecular weight | 424.5 |
| InChIKey | UPNUIXSCZBYVBB-JVFUWBCBSA-N |
SMILES: C[C@H]1CN(CC[C@@]1(C)C2=CC(=CC=C2)O)C[C@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)NCC(=O)O
IUPAC name: 2-[[(2S)-2-benzyl-3-[(3R,4R)-4-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dimethylpiperidin-1-yl]propanoyl]amino]acetic acid
Also known as: Alvimopan, Alvimopan anhydrous, Alvimopan dihydrate, Anhydrous alvimopan, Entereg, LY-246736, LY-246736 DIHYDRATE, LY246736, ALVIMOPAN, ALVIMOPAN (MONOHYDRATE), alvimopan, Alvimopan (monohydrate)
Patent coverage: 483 distinct patent families (1,781 SureChEMBL compound mentions), from 1 matched compound structure(s). Mentions count patents naming the compound (not distinct inventions), so promiscuous / reference molecules inflate the mention figure — families are the dedup metric.
Targets
Targets
Primary targets (GtoPdb curated mechanism): the Cancer dependency column is the DepMap CRISPR fitness signal (% of screened cell lines dependent on the target).
| Gene | Target | Action | pAffinity | Cancer dependency | UniProt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPRD1 | δ receptor | Antagonist | 7.92 | 0.2% | P41143 |
| OPRK1 | κ receptor | Antagonist | 7 | 0% | P41145 |
| OPRM1 | μ receptor | Antagonist | 9.33 | 0% | P35372 |
Broader ChEMBL bioactivity targets: 6 (assay-derived). Sample: Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1C, Voltage-gated potassium channel, IKs; KCNQ1(Kv7.1)/KCNE1(MinK), Mu-type opioid receptor, Delta-type opioid receptor, Kappa-type opioid receptor, Kappa-type opioid receptor.
Bioactivity
ChEMBL activities: 12 potent at pChembl ≥ 5 of 13 total. Top 30 by potency (10 = 0.1 nM, 6 = 1 µM):
| Target | pChembl | Type | Value | Unit | Activity ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPRM1 | 9.5 | Ki | 0.32 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_18101569 |
| OPRM1 | 9.33 | Ki | 0.47 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_2119441 |
| OPRM1 | 9.11 | Ki | 0.77 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_25041354 |
| OPRM1 | 8.77 | IC50 | 1.7 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_2119469 |
| OPRM1 | 8.52 | IC50 | 3 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_18185735 |
| OPRM1 | 8.52 | AC50 | 3 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_25158209 |
| OPRM1 | 8.5 | IC50 | 3.16 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_18185743 |
| OPRD1 | 8.3 | Ki | 5.01 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_18101604 |
| P41144 | 8.3 | Ki | 5.01 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_18101639 |
| OPRD1 | 7.92 | Ki | 12 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_2119515 |
| OPRK1 | 7 | Ki | 100 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_2119489 |
| CACNA1C | 5.3 | IC50 | 5012 | nM | CHEMBL_ACT_15258105 |
Target pathways
Aggregated over 3 target gene(s): OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1.
Top Reactome pathways
6 total, by targets touching each:
| Pathway | Targets | Genes |
|---|---|---|
| Peptide ligand-binding receptors | 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| G alpha (i) signalling events | 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| Interleukin-4 and Interleukin-13 signaling | 2 | OPRD1, OPRM1 |
| MECP2 regulates neuronal receptors and channels | 2 | OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| Opioid Signalling | 1 | OPRM1 |
| G-protein activation | 1 | OPRM1 |
Dominant GO biological processes
| GO term | Targets |
|---|---|
| G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway | 3 |
| adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway | 3 |
| phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway | 3 |
| neuropeptide signaling pathway | 3 |
| G protein-coupled opioid receptor signaling pathway | 3 |
| signal transduction | 3 |
| immune response | 2 |
| G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger | 2 |
| response to nicotine | 2 |
| eating behavior | 2 |
| response to ethanol | 2 |
| sensory perception | 2 |
| sensory perception of pain | 2 |
| adult locomotory behavior | 1 |
| negative regulation of gene expression | 1 |
Indications & clinical
Indications
6 indications (1 at ChEMBL trial phase 4). Phase below is the highest clinical-trial phase recorded for this drug against each disease — not the molecule’s overall approval status (that is in the Summary).
| Indication | Trial phase | MONDO | EFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| constipation disorder | 4 | MONDO:0002203 | HP:0002019 |
| peritoneal neoplasm | 3 | MONDO:0006901 | MONDO:0002087 |
| fallopian tube neoplasm | 3 | MONDO:0021092 | MONDO:0002158 |
| ovarian cancer | 3 | MONDO:0008170 | MONDO:0008170 |
| ileus | 3 | MONDO:0004567 | MONDO:0004567 |
1 further indication record had no mapped disease name (EFO/MeSH-only) or were duplicates, and are omitted.
Clinical trials
Total trials: 24.
Phase distribution
| Phase | Trials |
|---|---|
| PHASE3 | 11 |
| PHASE4 | 5 |
| PHASE2 | 5 |
| Not specified | 3 |
Top trials by phase / activity
| NCT | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT00708201 | PHASE4 | COMPLETED | A Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Postoperative Ileus in Participants Undergoing Radical Cystectomy |
| NCT02785003 | PHASE4 | WITHDRAWN | Ketamine in Colorectal Surgery |
| NCT02789111 | PHASE4 | COMPLETED | Trial of Alvimopan in Major Spine Surgery |
| NCT03068975 | PHASE4 | TERMINATED | Alvimopan Use in Polytraumatized Patients |
| NCT04405037 | PHASE4 | COMPLETED | Alvimopan as a Rescue Treatment of Postoperative Ileus |
| NCT03216525 | PHASE3 | RECRUITING | Alvimopan Versus Placebo in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy on an Enhanced Recovery Protocol |
| NCT06703476 | PHASE3 | RECRUITING | A Study of Surgical Techniques During Cystectomy |
| NCT00205842 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Opioid-induced Postoperative Bowel Dysfunction/Postoperative Ileus |
| NCT00241722 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Long-Term Safety Evaluation Of Treatment Of Constipation Due To Opioids Being Taken For Persistent Non-Cancer Pain |
| NCT00256932 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Treatment Of Constipation Due To Opioids Being Taken For Persistent Non-Cancer Pain |
| NCT00259922 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Alvimopan For The Treatment Of Constipation Due To Opioids Being Taken For Persistent Non-Cancer Pain |
| NCT00388258 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Opioid-induced Postoperative Bowel Dysfunction/Postoperative Ileus |
| NCT00388401 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Opioid-induced Postoperative Bowel Dysfunction/Postoperative Ileus |
| NCT00388479 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Opioid-induced Postoperative Bowel Dysfunction/ Postoperative Ileus |
| NCT01704651 | PHASE3 | COMPLETED | Accelerating Gastrointestinal Recovery |
| NCT02742181 | PHASE3 | TERMINATED | Alvimopan as Rescue in Post op Ileus |
| NCT00101998 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Study Of Alvimopan Drug For Treatment Of Constipation Due To Prescription Pain Medication |
| NCT00135577 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Study 767905/008 Extension Study: Alvimopan for Treatment of Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction in Cancer Pain Subjects |
| NCT00331045 | PHASE2 | TERMINATED | Clinical Evaluation Of Alvimopan (SB767905) On Constipation And Related Symptoms Associated With Opioid |
| NCT01258569 | PHASE2 | COMPLETED | Entereg Laparoscopic Colon Resection Study |
| NCT03352414 | PHASE2 | TERMINATED | Phase 2 RCT of Alvimopan vs. Placebo After CRS/HIPEC |
| NCT01150760 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Clinical Outcomes After Bowel Resection in Patients Receiving Alvimopan Versus Patients Not Receiving Alvimopan in the Premier Perspective Database |
| NCT02218190 | Not specified | COMPLETED | Alvimopan and Ileus in PSF |
| NCT02379858 | Not specified | TERMINATED | Gastrointestinal Tract Recovery in Patients Undergoing Open Ventral Hernia Repair |
Clinical evidence (CIViC)
No CIViC predictive evidence (expected for non-precision-medicine drugs).
Pharmacology
Pharmacogenomics
No CPIC/DPWG dosing guideline or drug-level clinical/variant annotations in PharmGKB for this molecule.
Related molecules
Related molecules
Molecules sharing ≥1 of this drug’s curated primary targets, merged from two biobtree sources and ranked by shared-target count, then clinical phase: ChEMBL clinical-stage candidates (development phase ≥2) and PubChem drug-class bioactivity (approved / known drugs acting on the target). Deduplicated by drug name; the drug’s own salt forms are excluded. Note: for a drug with few primary targets a shared-target match can reflect off-target / promiscuous binding rather than the same therapeutic mechanism — the phase ordering surfaces bona-fide therapeutics first.
612 molecules share ≥1 primary target. Top 60 by shared-target count:
| Molecule | Source | Status | Shared targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dihydroergotamine | ChEMBL + PubChem | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| PROPOXYPHENE | ChEMBL + PubChem | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| TAFAMIDIS | ChEMBL + PubChem | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| AMIODARONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| AMLODIPINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| AMOXAPINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| ASTEMIZOLE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| BENZTROPINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| BUPRENORPHINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| BUTORPHANOL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CANNABIDIOL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CHLORPROMAZINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CINNARIZINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CLOTRIMAZOLE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CODEINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| DIETHYLSTILBESTROL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| ECONAZOLE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| FENTANYL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| FLUPHENAZINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| FLUSPIRILENE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| HYDROCODONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| HYDROMORPHONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| LANSOPRAZOLE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| LEVORPHANOL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| LOPERAMIDE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| LOXAPINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| MEPERIDINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| METHADONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| METHYLNALTREXONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| MICONAZOLE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| MORPHINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NAFTOPIDIL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NALBUPHINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NALFURAFINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NALMEFENE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NALOXONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NALTREXONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NELFINAVIR | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| OLICERIDINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| OXYCODONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| OXYMORPHONE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| PAROXETINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| PASIREOTIDE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| PENTAZOCINE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| PIMOZIDE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| RALOXIFENE | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| RITONAVIR | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| SAMIDORPHAN | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| SAQUINAVIR | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| SUNITINIB | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| TAMOXIFEN | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| TRAMADOL | ChEMBL | Phase 4 (approved) | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| ASIMADOLINE | ChEMBL | Phase 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| ATICAPRANT | ChEMBL | Phase 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CEBRANOPADOL | ChEMBL | Phase 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| NAVACAPRANT | ChEMBL | Phase 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| TRIMEBUTINE | ChEMBL | Phase 3 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| BREMAZOCINE | ChEMBL | Phase 2 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
| CARFENTANIL | ChEMBL | Phase 2 | OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1 |
Related Atlas pages
- Genes: OPRD1, OPRK1, OPRM1
- Diseases: constipation disorder, peritoneal neoplasm, fallopian tube neoplasm, ovarian cancer, ileus
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