Loxapine Hydrochloride
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.
Moleküler Ağırlık
364,3000 g/mol
TPSA
28,10 Ų
Terapötik Alanlar
Etki Mekanizması
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
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
Döndürülebilir Bağlar
1
Ağır Atomlar
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.
Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
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.
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.
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