Acetophenazine Maleate
As the maleate salt of a first-generation phenothiazine, acetophenazine maleate carries the dopamine-blocking mechanism and the adverse effect profile of the parent drug unchanged. Historical use covered schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. The concern specific to prolonged exposure is tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder that may persist after the drug is stopped and that distinguishes long-term risk from the acute extrapyramidal reactions seen early in treatment. Second-generation antipsychotics have replaced this formulation, and it is no longer commonly prescribed. The salt is recorded with the formula C31H37N3O10S and a formula mass near 643.7 g/mol, its development having reached the final clinical phase.
The maleate salt form of acetophenazine, an older phenothiazine antipsychotic used historically for schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. It shares the same dopamine-blocking mechanism and side effect profile as acetophenazine, including the risk of tardive dyskinesia with long-term use. This formulation is no longer commonly prescribed, having been replaced by second-generation antipsychotics.
Peso Molecular
643,7000 g/mol
TPSA
222,00 Ų
Áreas Terapêuticas
Mecanismo de Ação
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 …
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SMILES
CC(=O)c1ccc2c(c1)N(CCCN1CCN(CCO)CC1)c1ccccc1S2.O=C(O)/C=C\C(=O)O.O=C(O)/C=C\C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C23H29N3O2S.2C4H4O4/c1-18(28)19-7-8-23-21(17-19)26(20-5-2-3-6-22(20)29-23)10-4-9-24-11-13-25(14-12-24)15-16-27;2*5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h2-3,5-8,17,27H,4,9-16H2,1H3;2*1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b;2*2-1-
Molecular Formula
C31H37N3O10S
HBD / HBA
5 / 14
Ligações Rotacionáveis
11
Átomos Pesados
45
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.
Perguntas frequentes
The maleate salt form of acetophenazine, an older phenothiazine antipsychotic used historically for schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. It shares the same dopamine-blocking mechanism and side effect profile as acetophenazine, including the risk of tardive dyskinesia with long-term use. This formulation is no longer commonly prescribed, having been replaced by second-generation antipsychotics.
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, Acetophenazine Maleate 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). CHEMBL2360079. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5281082. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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