Amisulpride

Amisulpride is a benzamide derivative and a dopamine receptor antagonist that selectively works on dopamine D2 and D3 receptors. As an antipsychotic agent, amisulpride alleviates both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and it exhibits antidepressant properties in patients with psychiatric disorders, dysthymia, and major depression. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Psychotropic agents and QTc-prolonging agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antipsychotics and central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Deniban, Amisulprida, Solian, Aminosultopride and Barhemsys. Its PubChem CID is 2159.

CAS No 71675-85-9
Molecular Formula C17H27N3O4S
Molecular Weight 369.48 g/mol
Synonyms 4-amino-N-[(1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-yl)methyl]-5-ethylsulfonyl-2-methoxybenzamide

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