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Oxaprotiline

Generic Name
Oxaprotiline
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H23NO
CAS Number
56433-44-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3V3Z2HK4LS

Overview

Oxaprotiline is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor of the tetracyclic antidepressant family that is related to maprotiline. This drug was never marketed. Oxaprotiline is a racemic mixture of the isomers levoprotiline and dextroprotiline. Levoprotiline is the R or levo isomer of oxaprotiline (CGP-12,103-A). Dextroprotiline is the S or dextro isomer of oxaprotiline (CGP-12,104-A). Both enantiomers have antidepressant effects but levoprotiline also is an antihistamine and dextroprotiline has many other pharmacological actions.

Background

Oxaprotiline is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor of the tetracyclic antidepressant family that is related to maprotiline. This drug was never marketed. Oxaprotiline is a racemic mixture of the isomers levoprotiline and dextroprotiline. Levoprotiline is the R or levo isomer of oxaprotiline (CGP-12,103-A). Dextroprotiline is the S or dextro isomer of oxaprotiline (CGP-12,104-A). Both enantiomers have antidepressant effects but levoprotiline also is an antihistamine and dextroprotiline has many other pharmacological actions.

Indication

Investigated for the treatment of depression.

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