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.
Khối lượng phân tử
327,8000 g/mol
LogP
3,10
TPSA
28,10 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Đạt
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Cơ chế tác dụng
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
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
Liên kết có thể quay
1
Nguyên tử nặng
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.
Câu hỏi thường gặp
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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