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PubChem
| Name: | aceprometazine |
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| PubChem Compound ID: | 11178444 |
| Molecular formula: | C22H21F3N2O5 |
| Molecular weight: | 450.408 g/mol |
DrugBank
Identification
| Name: | aceprometazine |
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| Name (isomeric): | DB01615 |
| Drug Type: | small molecule |
| Synonyms: |
Aceprometazina [inn-spanish]; Aceprometazinum [inn-latin]; 10-(2-(Dimethylamino)propyl)phenothiazin-2-yl methyl ketone; Acepromethazine
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| Brand: | Mepronizine |
| Category: | Sedatives and Hypnotics, Antihistamines |
| CAS number: | 13461-01-3 |
Pharmacology
| Indication: | Aceprometazine is often used in combination with meprobamate for the treatment of sleep disorders. |
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| Pharmacology: | Aceprometazine is a drug with neuroleptic and anti-histamine properties. It is not widely prescribed. |
| Mechanism of Action: | Aceprometazine, acting as an H1-receptor antagonist can induce sedation by being able to cross the blood-brain-barrier and binding to H1-receptors in the central nervous system. |
| Absorption: | Rapidly absorbed following oral administration. |
| Biotransformation: | Hepatic. |
| Affected organisms: | Humans and other mammals |
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