Active Ingredient History

NOW
  • Now
Idazoxan (INN) is a drug which is used in scientific research. It acts as both a selective α2 adrenergic receptor antagonist, and an antagonist for the imidazoline receptor. Idazoxan has been under investigation as an antidepressant, but it did not reach the market as such. More recently, it is under investigation as an adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia. Due to its α2 receptor antagonism it is capable of enhancing therapeutic effects of antipsychotics, possibly by enhancing dopamine neurotransmission in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, a brain area thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia.   Wikipedia

  • SMILES: C1CN=C(N1)C2COc3ccccc3O2
  • InChIKey: HPMRFMKYPGXPEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Mol. Mass: 204.23
  • ALogP: 0.83
  • ChEMBL Molecule:
More Chemistry
idazoxan | rx-781094

Feedback

Data collection and curation is an ongoing process for CDEK - if you notice any information here to be missing or incorrect, please let us know! When possible, please include a source URL (we verify all data prior to inclusion).

Report issue