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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C21H25N.ClH
Molecular Weight 327.891
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MELITRACEN HYDROCHLORIDE

SMILES

Cl.CN(C)CCC=C1C2=C(C=CC=C2)C(C)(C)C3=C1C=CC=C3

InChI

InChIKey=RADLXCPDUXFGFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C21H25N.ClH/c1-21(2)19-13-7-5-10-17(19)16(12-9-15-22(3)4)18-11-6-8-14-20(18)21;/h5-8,10-14H,9,15H2,1-4H3;1H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C21H25N
Molecular Weight 291.4299
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

Molecular Formula ClH
Molecular Weight 36.461
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

Melitracen (HCl) is a tricyclic antidepressant with actions and effects similar to amitriptyline.Melitracen (HCl) is given orally in the treatment of depression. It should be withdrawn gradually to reduce the risk of withdrawl symptoms. Melitracen (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Asthenia, Depression, gastro-intestinal disorders associated with anxiety and agitation. Melitracen is marketed in Europe and Japan by Lundbeck and Takeda, respectively, for the treatment of depression and anxiety. In addition to single drug preparations, it is also available as Deanxit, a combination product containing both melitracen and flupentixol. The way this drug works hasn’t been thoroughly researched, but some hypothesize that it may work similarly to the drugs Imipramine and Amitriptyline. In comparison to older TCAs, this drug is thought to work more quickly with more favorable side effects.

CNS Activity

Originator

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Deanxit
Primary
Deanxit
Primary
Deanxit

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Oral Depression Adult: Initially, 25 mg bid-tid, gradually increased to 225 mg daily if necessary. Elderly: Initially, 25 mg daily.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
J3448GKP5W
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version