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(RS)-mianserin

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(RS)-mianserin

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Also known as (+-)-athymil, ORG GB 94, 1,2,3,4,10,14b-hexahydro-2-methyldibenzo(c,f)pyrazino(1,2-a)azepine, 1,2,3,4,10,14b-hexahydro-2-methyldibenzo(c,F)pyrazino(1,2-a)azepine

Mianserin, sold as Tolvon and other brand names, is an atypical antidepressant used primarily for treating depression in Europe and other countries. It is a tetracyclic antidepressant (TeCA) and is closely related to mirtazapine in terms of chemical structure, actions, and effects, although mianserin has greater noradrenergic activity and less 5-HT3 receptor antagonism.

Chemical data

Formula
C18H20N2
Molecular weight
264.4 g/mol
IUPAC name
5-methyl-2,5-diazatetracyclo[13.4.0.02,7.08,13]nonadeca-1(19),8,10,12,15,17-hexaene
SMILES
CN1CCN2C(C1)C3=CC=CC=C3CC4=CC=CC=C42
InChIKey
UEQUQVLFIPOEMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.4
Polar surface area
6.5 Ų
H-bond donors
0
H-bond acceptors
2
Formal charge
0

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Withdrawn
Max clinical phase
Approved
Molecule type
Small molecule
Indications
anxiety, Dementia, depressive disorder, schizophrenia

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Research

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Wikidata facts

Mass
264.163
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₁₈H₂₀N₂
canonical SMILES
CN1CCN2C(C1)C3=CC=CC=C3CC4=CC=CC=C42
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
mianserin
Commons category
Mianserin
defined daily dose
60
significant drug interaction
droperidol
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Medical uses
  • Contraindications
  • Side effects
  • Withdrawal
  • Overdose
  • Interactions
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Chemistry
  • History
  • Society and culture
  • Generic names
  • Brand names
  • Availability
  • Research
  • References
  • Further reading

Mianserin, sold as Tolvon and other brand names, is an atypical antidepressant used primarily for treating depression in Europe and other countries. It is a tetracyclic antidepressant (TeCA) and is closely related to mirtazapine in terms of chemical structure, actions, and effects, although mianserin has greater noradrenergic activity and less 5-HT3 receptor antagonism.

==Medical uses== Mianserin is used at higher doses (30–90 mg/day) for the treatment of major depressive disorder. At lower doses (around 10 mg/day), it is used to treat insomnia.

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