Loxapine Hydrochloride

CHEMBL1201060 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
364.3 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

The hydrochloride salt form of loxapine, used as an antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It shares the dopamine and serotonin receptor blocking properties of the parent compound.

Peso molecular

364,3000 g/mol

TPSA

28,10 Ų

Áreas terapéuticas

Mecanismo de acción

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)

Mecanismo

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 …

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

CN1CCN(C2=Nc3ccccc3Oc3ccc(Cl)cc32)CC1.Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/C18H18ClN3O.ClH/c1-21-8-10-22(11-9-21)18-14-12-13(19)6-7-16(14)23-17-5-3-2-4-15(17)20-18;/h2-7,12H,8-11H2,1H3;1H

Molecular Formula

C18H19Cl2N3O

HBD / HBA

1 / 3

Enlaces Rotables

1

Átomos Pesados

24

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

The hydrochloride salt form of loxapine, used as an antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It shares the dopamine and serotonin receptor blocking properties of the parent compound.

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, Loxapine Hydrochloride 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). CHEMBL1201060. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 71400. 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.