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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C15H17N3O
Molecular Weight 255.315
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of METRALINDOLE

SMILES

COC1=CC=C2N3CCN(C)C4=NCCC(C2=C1)=C34

InChI

InChIKey=GVXBHSBKKJRBMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C15H17N3O/c1-17-7-8-18-13-4-3-10(19-2)9-12(13)11-5-6-16-15(17)14(11)18/h3-4,9H,5-8H2,1-2H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C15H17N3O
Molecular Weight 255.315
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Metralindole (Inkazan) is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A (RIMA) which was used in Russia as an antidepressant. Inkasan (3-methyl-8-methoxy-3H, 1,2,5,6- tetrahydropyrazine /1.2.3-ab/-beta-carboline hydrochloride) has pharmacological properties characteristic of antidepressants. The clinical antidepressant effect of inkasan is combined with stimulating action. The drug is primarily indicated for patients in whom adynamic (anergic) disturbances are predominant in the clinical picture of depression.

CNS Activity

Originator

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Inkazan

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer




Drug as perpetrator​

Drug as victim

Tox targets

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Cats: Electroencephalographic investigations conducted by L. F. Roshchina showed that in cats inkazan in doses of 10-40 mg/kg (intravenously) caused increased cortical and subcortical activity and intensified the reaction of cortex to photo- and photon stimulation. The electrophysiological response of inkazan persists for 3-4 h. In doses of 5-50 mg/kg administered intraperitoneally, the preparation slows conditioned reflexes of avoidance in rats.
Route of Administration: Other
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
2QW3FL6OPA
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version