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remoxipride

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remoxipride

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Also known as FLA-731, a-33547, SID11113786, SID11112836, SID26751966, A-33547, romoxipride

Remoxipride (Roxiam) is an atypical antipsychotic (although according to some sources it is a typical antipsychotic) which was previously used in Europe for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania but was withdrawn due to toxicity concerns (incidence of aplastic anemia in 1/10,000 patients). It was initially launched by AstraZeneca in 1990 and suspension of its use began in 1993. Remoxipride acts as a selective D2 and D3 receptor antagonist and also has high affinity for the sigma receptor, possibly playing a role in its atypical neuroleptic action.

Chemical data

Formula
C16H23BrN2O3
Molecular weight
371.27 g/mol
IUPAC name
3-bromo-N-[[(2S)-1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methyl]-2,6-dimethoxybenzamide

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Withdrawn
Max clinical phase
Approved
Molecule type
Small molecule
First approval
1990
Admin. routes
oral
Indications
psychosis

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Wikidata facts

Mass
370.089
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₁₆H₂₃BrN₂O₃
isomeric SMILES
CCN1CCC[C@H]1CNC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2OC)Br)OC
canonical SMILES
CCN1CCCC1CNC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2OC)Br)OC
subject has role
dopamine antagonist
Commons category
Remoxipride
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Remoxipride (Roxiam) is an atypical antipsychotic (although according to some sources it is a typical antipsychotic) which was previously used in Europe for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania but was withdrawn due to toxicity concerns (incidence of aplastic anemia in 1/10,000 patients). It was initially launched by AstraZeneca in 1990 and suspension of its use began in 1993. Remoxipride acts as a selective D2 and D3 receptor antagonist and also has high affinity for the sigma receptor, possibly playing a role in its atypical neuroleptic action.

Due to its short half-life twice daily (bid) dosing is required, although a once-daily controlled-release tablet has been developed. There was some interest in its use in the treatment of treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

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