Mepazine
A phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
Molecular Weight
310.5000 g/mol
LogP
5.60
TPSA
31.80 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Mechanism of Action
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal side effects.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal …
2D Structure
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SMILES
CN1CCCC(CN2c3ccccc3Sc3ccccc32)C1
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H22N2S/c1-20-12-6-7-15(13-20)14-21-16-8-2-4-10-18(16)22-19-11-5-3-9-17(19)21/h2-5,8-11,15H,6-7,12-14H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C19H22N2S
HBD / HBA
- / 3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
22
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal side effects.
Yes, Mepazine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL395110. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 6075. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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