Loxapine
A first-generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and acute agitation in bipolar disorder, available in inhaled form for rapid sedation. It blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors to reduce psychotic symptoms.
Masse moléculaire
327,8000 g/mol
LogP
3,10
TPSA
28,10 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
Conforme
Aires thérapeutiques
Mécanisme d'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 …
Structure 2D
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SMILES
CN1CCN(C2=Nc3ccccc3Oc3ccc(Cl)cc32)CC1
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H18ClN3O/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
Molecular Formula
C18H18ClN3O
HBD / HBA
- / 3
Liaisons Rotatives
1
Atomes Lourds
23
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.
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A first-generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and acute agitation in bipolar disorder, available in inhaled form for rapid sedation. It blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors to reduce psychotic symptoms.
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 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). CHEMBL831. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3964. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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