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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C16H22FNO
Molecular Weight 263.3504
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MELPERONE

SMILES

CC1CCN(CCCC(=O)C2=CC=C(F)C=C2)CC1

InChI

InChIKey=DKMFBWQBDIGMHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H22FNO/c1-13-8-11-18(12-9-13)10-2-3-16(19)14-4-6-15(17)7-5-14/h4-7,13H,2-3,8-12H2,1H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C16H22FNO
Molecular Weight 263.3504
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Melperone is an antipsychotic drug which is used in Europe for the treatment of sleep disorders, agitation and confusion states. The exact mechanism of melperone action is unknown.

Approval Year

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
MELPERON

Approved Use

Melperon is used to treat sleep disorders, confusion states, and to suppress psychomotor restlessness and excitement, especially in geriatric and psychiatric patients.
Primary
MELPERON

Approved Use

Melperon is used to treat sleep disorders, confusion states, and to suppress psychomotor restlessness and excitement, especially in geriatric and psychiatric patients.
Primary
MELPERON

Approved Use

Melperon is used to treat sleep disorders, confusion states, and to suppress psychomotor restlessness and excitement, especially in geriatric and psychiatric patients.
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Melperone in the treatment of neuroleptic-resistant schizophrenia.
2001 Dec 31
Atypical antipsychotic drugs, quetiapine, iloperidone, and melperone, preferentially increase dopamine and acetylcholine release in rat medial prefrontal cortex: role of 5-HT1A receptor agonism.
2002 Nov 29
Antipsychotic drugs and QT prolongation.
2005 Sep
Dose-dependent improvement of myoclonic hyperkinesia due to Valproic acid in eight Huntington's Disease patients: a case series.
2006 Feb 28
Patents

Sample Use Guides

The recommended dose of melperone (in form of hydrochloride salt) is 25-75 mg/day. In the case of restless and confused patients the drug is given at a dose of 50-100 mg at the beginning of the treatment. The dose can be increased up to 200 mg if necessary. In severe disorders of confusion and confusion with aggression and hallucinatory conditions, the daily dose can be increased to up to 400 mg melperone HCl.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
MELPERONE
INN   MI   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
METYLPERON
Common Name English
MELPERONE [MI]
Common Name English
Melperone [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
melperone [INN]
Common Name English
BUNIL
Brand Name English
FG 5111
Code English
FG-5111
Code English
4'-FLUORO-4-(4-METHYLPIPERIDINO)BUTYROPHENONE
Systematic Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C29710
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WHO-ATC N05AD03
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WHO-VATC QN05AD03
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Code System Code Type Description
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1531134
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CAS
3575-80-2
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MESH
C008522
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SMS_ID
100000081468
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RXCUI
29961
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WIKIPEDIA
MELPERONE
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MERCK INDEX
m7165
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PUBCHEM
15387
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DRUG BANK
DB09224
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID0023298
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DRUG CENTRAL
1677
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EVMPD
SUB08727MIG
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NCI_THESAURUS
C73293
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FDA UNII
J8WA3K39B7
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INN
2070
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