Asenapine
An atypical antipsychotic that blocks multiple dopamine and serotonin receptor subtypes in the brain to reduce psychotic symptoms and mood instability in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The sublingual formulation is absorbed through the mouth lining to bypass first-pass metabolism.
Peso Molecular
285,8000 g/mol
LogP
3,80
TPSA
12,50 Ų
Regra dos 5 de Lipinski
Aprovado
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
CN1CC2c3ccccc3Oc3ccc(Cl)cc3C2C1
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H16ClNO/c1-19-9-14-12-4-2-3-5-16(12)20-17-7-6-11(18)8-13(17)15(14)10-19/h2-8,14-15H,9-10H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C17H16ClNO
HBD / HBA
- / 2
Ligações Rotacionáveis
0
Átomos Pesados
20
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
An atypical antipsychotic that blocks multiple dopamine and serotonin receptor subtypes in the brain to reduce psychotic symptoms and mood instability in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The sublingual formulation is absorbed through the mouth lining to bypass first-pass metabolism.
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, Asenapine 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). CHEMBL3187365. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 163091. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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