Chemistry:Thioproperazine

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Short description: Typical antipsychotic medication
Thioproperazine
Chemical structure of Thioproperazine
Clinical data
Trade namesMajeptil
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  • BR: Class C1 (Other controlled substances)
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FormulaC22H30N4O2S2
Molar mass446.63 g·mol−1
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Thioproperazine, sold under the brand name Majeptil, is a typical antipsychotic of the phenothiazine group which is used as a tranquilizer, antiemetic, sedative, and in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic phase of bipolar disorder.[1][2][3][4] Majeptil is available in 10 mg tablets.[5]

Side effects

Common[6]

  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Amenorrhea
  • Decreased sexual interest and/or function
  • Swelling of breasts and milk production in males and females
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Constipation
  • Reduced amount of urine
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Weight changes

Rare but potentially serious adverse effects

Elderly individuals with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic medication are at an increased risk of death compared to individuals not receiving antipsychotics.

Drug interactions

Medications for allergies (e.g., Benadryl diphenhydramine), certain medications for sleep (e.g., lorazepam, zopiclone), certain medications for pain (e.g., fentanyl), and Antiparkinson medications can increase the sedative effect of thioproperazine and can be potentially dangerous when used together.

Synthesis

Thieme Synthesis:[7] Patents (Ex 3):[8][9][10]

Thioether formation between 2-Aminothiophenol (1) and 4-Chloro-N,N-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzenesulfonamide [137-47-3] (2) gives 4-(2-aminophenyl)sulfanyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzenesulfonamide [5510-56-5] (3). Sandmeyer reaction with cuprous bromide [7787-70-4] gave 4-[(2-Bromophenyl)-thio]-N,N'-dimethyl-3-nitro-benzenesulfonamide [5510-58-7] (4). Bechamp reduction gave 3-Amino-4-((2-bromophenyl)thio)-N,N-dimethylbenzenesulphonamide [5592-64-3] (5). Goldberg reaction completed the formation of the phenothiazine ring and gave N,N-dimethyl-10H-phenothiazine-2-sulfonamide [1090-78-4] (6). Attachment of the sidechain by sodamide reaction with 1-(3-Chloropropyl)-4-Methylpiperazine [104-16-5] (7) completes the synthesis of Thioproperazine (8), respectively.

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