Maprotiline hydrochloride

Maprotiline Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of maprotiline, a tetracyclic antidepressant closely related to the tricyclic antidepressants with adrenergic activity and sedative properties. Maprotiline hydrochloride exerts its effect by blocking the re-uptake of norepinephrine, thereby increasing the synaptic concentration of norepinephrine in the central nervous system and subsequently prolonging the action of norepinephrine on central receptors. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Neurotransmitter agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antidepressants. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ludiomil, Psymion and Deprilept. Its PubChem CID is 71478.

CAS No 10347-81-6
Molecular Formula C20H24ClN
Molecular Weight 313.90 g/mol
Synonyms N-methyl-3-(1-tetracyclo[6.6.2.02,7.09,14]hexadeca-2,4,6,9,11,13-hexaenyl)propan-1-amine;hydrochloride

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