Melperone hydrochloride is a butyrophenone that functions primarily as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It acts as a multireceptor antagonist, demonstrating binding affinities with Kd values of 102 nM for 5-HT2A, 180 nM for dopamine D2, 180 nM for α1-adrenergic, and 150 nM for α2-adrenergic receptors. While exhibiting weaker interactions with additional receptors, Melperone hydrochloride shows potential as a CYP2D6 inhibitor. This compound is utilized in research for investigating schizophrenia and managing agitation in elderly populations.
Melperone hydrochloride is a butyrophenone that functions primarily as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It acts as a multireceptor antagonist, demonstrating binding affinities with Kd values of 102 nM for 5-HT2A, 180 nM for dopamine D2, 180 nM for α1-adrenergic, and 150 nM for α2-adrenergic receptors. While exhibiting weaker interactions with additional receptors, Melperone hydrochloride shows potential as a CYP2D6 inhibitor. This compound is utilized in research for investigating schizophrenia and managing agitation in elderly populations.
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