Chemistry:Nemonapride

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Short description: Antipsychotic medication
Nemonapride
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Trade namesEmilace (Japan )
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Oral
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FormulaC21H26ClN3O2
Molar mass387.91 g·mol−1
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Nemonapride (エミレース, Emilace (Japan )) is an atypical antipsychotic approved in Japan for the treatment of schizophrenia. It was launched by Yamanouchi in May 1991.[1] Nemonapride acts as a D2 and D3 receptor antagonist, and is also a potent 5-HT1A receptor agonist.[2] It has affinity for sigma receptors.

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References

  1. "Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information No. 265". Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency. January 2010. https://www.pmda.go.jp/files/000153478.pdf. 
  2. "Psychopharmacology of atypical antipsychotic drugs: From the receptor binding profile to neuroprotection and neurogenesis". Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences (Wiley) 69 (5): 243–258. May 2015. doi:10.1111/pcn.12242. PMID 25296946.