Agomelatine

CHEMBL10878 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
243.3 g/mol
LogP
2.7
Phase
4

An antidepressant that works differently from most other medications by activating melatonin receptors and blocking certain serotonin receptors, helping to restore normal sleep-wake cycles that are often disrupted in depression and anxiety. It improves mood, reduces anxiety, and supports better sleep without the sexual side effects commonly associated with other antidepressants.

Peso molecular

243,3000 g/mol

LogP

2,70

TPSA

38,30 Ų

Regla de cinco de Lipinski

Cumple

Áreas terapéuticas

Mecanismo de acción

Activates melatonin MT1 and/or MT2 receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, resetting circadian rhythm timing and promoting sleep onset.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Activates melatonin MT1 and/or MT2 receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, resetting circadian rhythm timing and promoting sleep onset.

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

COc1ccc2cccc(CCNC(C)=O)c2c1

InChI

InChI=1S/C15H17NO2/c1-11(17)16-9-8-13-5-3-4-12-6-7-14(18-2)10-15(12)13/h3-7,10H,8-9H2,1-2H3,(H,16,17)

Molecular Formula

C15H17NO2

HBD / HBA

1 / 2

Enlaces Rotables

4

Átomos Pesados

18

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.

Preguntas frecuentes

An antidepressant that works differently from most other medications by activating melatonin receptors and blocking certain serotonin receptors, helping to restore normal sleep-wake cycles that are often disrupted in depression and anxiety. It improves mood, reduces anxiety, and supports better sleep without the sexual side effects commonly associated with other antidepressants.

Activates melatonin MT1 and/or MT2 receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, resetting circadian rhythm timing and promoting sleep onset.

Yes, Agomelatine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL10878. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 82148. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Aviso médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.