Chlorphenamine
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | 
| 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl- 3-pyridin-2-yl-propan-1-amine
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| Clinical data | 
| Trade names | Chlor-trimeton | 
| AHFS/Drugs.com | monograph | 
| MedlinePlus | a682543 | 
| Pregnancy cat. | A (AU) B (US) | 
| Legal status | Pharmacist Only (S3) (AU) OTC (UK) OTC (US) (for oral forms)
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| Routes | Oral, IV, IM, SC | 
| Pharmacokinetic data | 
| Bioavailability | 25 to 50% | 
| Protein binding | 72% | 
| Metabolism | Hepatic (CYP2D6) | 
| Half-life | 21–27 hours | 
| Excretion | Renal | 
| Identifiers | 
| CAS number | 132-22-9 Y | 
| ATC code | R06AB04 | 
| PubChem | CID 2725 | 
| IUPHAR ligand | 1210 | 
| DrugBank | DB01114 | 
| ChemSpider | 2624 Y | 
| UNII | 3U6IO1965U Y | 
| KEGG | D07398 Y | 
| ChEBI | CHEBI:52010 Y | 
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL505 Y | 
| Chemical data | 
| Formula | C16H19ClN2 | 
| Mol. mass | 274.788 g/mol | 
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SMILES 
Clc1ccc(cc1)C(c2ncccc2)CCN(C)C | 
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InChI 
InChI=1S/C16H19ClN2/c1-19(2)12-10-15(16-5-3-4-11-18-16)13-6-8-14(17)9-7-13/h3-9,11,15H,10,12H2,1-2H3 YKey:SOYKEARSMXGVTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
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| Physical data | 
| Solubility in water | 0.55 g/100 mL, liquid mg/mL (20 °C) | 
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Chlorphenamine (INN) or chlorpheniramine (USAN, former BAN), commonly marketed in the form of chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlorphen-12[1]), is a first-generation alkylamine antihistamine used in the prevention of the symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis and urticaria. Its sedative effects are relatively weak compared to other first-generation antihistamines. Chlorphenamine is one of the most commonly used antihistamines in small-animal veterinary practice. Although not generally approved as an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication, chlorphenamine appears to have these properties as well.[2] [3]
Chlorphenamine is part of a series of antihistamines including pheniramine (Naphcon) and its halogenated derivatives and others including fluorpheniramine, dexchlorpheniramine (Polaramine), brompheniramine (Dimetapp), dexbrompheniramine (Drixoral), deschlorpheniramine, dipheniramine (also known as triprolidine with the trade name Actifed), and iodopheniramine.
The halogenated alkylamine antihistamines all exhibit optical isomerism, and chlorphenamine in the indicated products is racemic chlorphenamine maleate, whereas dexchlorpheniramine is the dextrorotary stereoisomer.
Contents
- 1 Serotonergic and norepinephrinergic effects
- 2 Combination medications
- 3 Adverse effects
- 4 Chemistry
- 5 See also
- 6 References
 
Serotonergic and norepinephrinergic effects
In addition to being an histamine H1 receptor antagonist, chlorphenamine has been shown to work as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor or SNRI.[4] A similar antihistamine, brompheniramine, led to the discovery of the SSRI zimelidine. Limited clinical evidence shows that it is comparable to several antidepressant medications in its ability to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and also norepinephrine (noradrenaline).[5] However, extensive clinical trials of its psychiatric properties in humans have not been conducted. It inhibits serotonin reuptake less than norepinephrine reuptake,[6] however the literature is not consistent in this respect.[7]
A study performed on Fischer 344/Brown Norway F1 hybrid rats showed that intraventricular administration of Chlorphenamine reduced fear-related behaviors and improved maze performance. It was also noted that long term administration of Chlorphenamine reduced age-related deficits in motor function.[8]
Combination medications
Chlorphenamine is often combined with phenylpropanolamine to form an allergy medication with both antihistamine and decongestant properties, though phenylpropenolamine is no longer available in the US after studies showed it increased the risk of stroke in young women. Chlorpheniramine remains available with no such risk. Brand names had included Demazin, Allerest 12 Hour, Codral Nighttime, Chlornade, Contac 12 Hour, Exchange Select Allergy Multi-Symptom, A. R. M. Allergy Relief, Ordrine, Ornade Spansules, Teldrin, Triaminic, and Tylenol Cold/Allergy.
Chlorphenamine is combined with a narcotic (hydrocodone) in the product Tussionex, which is indicated for treatment of cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or cold in adults and children 6 years of age and older.[9] This combination is manufactured as a time-released formula, which allows for administration every 12 hours, versus the more common 4-to-6-hour regimen for other narcotic cough suppressants.
Chlorphenamine/dihydrocodeine immediate-release syrups are also marketed. The antihistamine is helpful in cases where allergy or common cold is the reason for the cough; it is also a potentiator of opioids, allowing enhanced suppression of cough, analgesia, and other effects from a given quantity of the drug by itself. In various places in the world, cough & cold preparations containing codeine and chlorphenamine are available.
In the drug Coricidin, chlorphenamine is combined with the cough suppressant dextromethorphan.
Adverse effects
The adverse effects include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, constipation, anxiety, nausea, blurred vision, restlessness, decreased coordination, dry mouth, shallow breathing, hallucinations, irritability, problems with memory or concentration, tinnitus and trouble urinating.
Chemistry
Chlorphenamine, 3-(p-chlorophenyl)-3-(2-pyridyl)propyldimethylamine, is synthesized in two ways. The first is from 4-chlorbenzylcyanide, which is reacted with 2-chloropyridine in the presence of sodium amide to form 4-chlorophenyl(2-pyridyl)acetonitrile. Alkylating this with 2-dimethylaminoethylchloride in the presence of sodium amide gives γ-(4-chlorphenyl)-γ-cyano-N,N-dimethyl-2-pyridinepropanamine, the hydrolysis and decarboxylation of which lead to chlorphenamine.
- D. Papa, E. Schwenk, N. Sperber, U.S. Patent 2,567,245 (1951).
The second way is from pyridine, which undergoes alkylation by 4-chlorobenzylchloride,[10] giving 2-(4-chlorobenzyl)pyridine. Alkylating this with 2-dimethylaminoethylchloride in the presence of sodium amide gives chlorphenamine.
- D. Papa, E. Schwenk, N. Sperber, U.S. Patent 2,676,964 (1954).
See also
- Diphenhydramine
- Dextromethorphan
References
- ^ "Chlorphen-12". 
- ^ Carlsson, Arvid; Lindqvist, Margit. "Central and peripheral monoaminergic membrane-pump blockade by some addictive analgesics and antihistamines". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Retrieved 1 December 2013. 
- ^ Gruetter CA, Lemke SM, Anestis DK, Szarek JL, Valentovic MA. "Potentiation of 5-hydroxytryptamine-induced contraction in rat aorta by chlorpheniramine, citalopram and fluoxetine.". Department of Pharmacology, Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV. Retrieved 1 December 2013. 
- ^ Carlsson, A.; Linqvist M. (1969). "Central and peripheral monoaminergic membrane-pump blockade by some addictive analgesics and antihistamines". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 21 (7): 460–464. doi:10.1111/j.2042-7158.1969.tb08287.x. PMID 4390069. 
- ^ Hellbom, E. (2006). "Chlorpheniramine, selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and over-the-counter (OTC) treatment". Medical Hypotheses 66 (4): 689–690. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2005.12.006. PMID 16413139. 
- ^ Domino, E. F. (1999). "History of Modern Psychopharmacology: A Personal View With an Emphasis on Antidepressants" (pdf). Psychosomatic Medicine 61 (5): 591–598. PMID 10511010. 
- ^ Compare, for example, Hellbom (2005) with Domino (1999)
- ^ Hasenöhrl, R. U.; Weth, K.; Huston, J. P. (1999). "Intraventricular infusion of the histamine H1 receptor antagonist chlorpheniramine improves maze performance and has anxiolytic-like effects in aged hybrid Fischer 344×Brown Norway rats". Experimental Brain Research 128 (4): 435–440. doi:10.1007/s002210050866. PMID 10541737. 
- ^ "Tussionex® Pennkinetic® (hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex) Extended-Release Suspension" (pdf). UCB. 2011. 
- ^ http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ja01181a508
 
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| Antihistamines (R06) |  
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| Aminoalkyl ethers | 
Bromazine (bromodiphenhydramine)CarbinoxamineClemastineChlorphenoxamineDiphenylpyralineDiphenhydramineDoxylamineOrphenadrinePhenyltoloxamine |  
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| Substituted alkylamines | 
BrompheniramineChlorphenamineDexbrompheniramine (+pseudoephedrine)Dexchlorpheniramine (+betamethasone)DimetindenePheniramineTalastine |  
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| Substituted ethylenediamines | 
ChloropyramineHistapyrrodineMepyramineMethapyrileneTripelennamine (pyribenzamine) |  
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| Phenothiazine derivatives | 
AlimemazineHydroxyethylpromethazineIsothipendylMequitazineMethdilazineOxomemazinePromethazine |  
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| Piperazine derivatives | 
BuclizineCetirizineChlorcyclizineCinnarizineCyclizineHydroxyzineLevocetirizineMeclizineNiaprazineOxatomide |  
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| Others for systemic use | 
AntazolineAzatadineBamipineCyproheptadineDeptropineEbastineEmedastineEpinastineKetotifenLatrepirdineMebhydrolinMizolastineOlopatadinePhenindaminePimethixenePyrrobutamineQuifenadineRupatadineTriprolidineselective (AcrivastineAstemizoleAzelastineBilastineDesloratadineFexofenadineLoratadineTerfenadine) |  
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| For topical use | 
BamipineChloropyramineChlorphenoxamineClemastineDimetindeneDiphenhydramineIsothipendylMepyraminePromethazineThenalidine |  | 
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| Cholinergics |  
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| Receptor ligands |  
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| mAChR | 
Agonists: 77-LH-28-1AC-42AC-260,584AceclidineAcetylcholineAF30AF150(S)AF267BAFDX-384AlvamelineAQRA-741ArecolineBethanecholButyrylcholineCarbacholCDD-0034CDD-0078CDD-0097CDD-0098CDD-0102CevimelineCholinecis-DioxolaneEthoxysebacylcholineLY-593,039L-689,660LY-2,033,298McNA343MethacholineMilamelineMuscarineNGX-267OcvimelineOxotremorinePD-151,832PilocarpineRS86SabcomelineSDZ 210-086SebacylcholineSuberylcholineTalsaclidineTazomelineThiopilocarpineVedaclidineVU-0029767VU-0090157VU-0152099VU-0152100VU-0238429WAY-132,983XanomelineYM-796Antagonists: 3-Quinuclidinyl Benzilate
4-DAMPAclidinium BromideAnisodamineAnisodineAtropineAtropine MethonitrateBenactyzineBenzatropine/BenztropineBenzydamineBIBN 99BiperidenBornaprineCAR-226,086CAR-301,060CAR-302,196CAR-302,282CAR-302,368CAR-302,537CAR-302,668CS-27349CyclobenzaprineCyclopentolateDarifenacinDAU-5884DimethindeneDexetimideDIBDDicyclomine/DicycloverineDitranEA-3167EA-3443EA-3580EA-3834EtanautineEtybenzatropine/EthylbenztropineFlavoxateHimbacineHL-031,120Ipratropium bromideJ-104,129HyoscyamineMamba Toxin 3Mamba Toxin 7MazaticolMebeverineMethoctramineMetixeneN-Ethyl-3-Piperidyl BenzilateN-Methyl-3-Piperidyl BenzilateOrphenadrineOtenzepadOxybutyninPBIDPD-102,807PD-0298029PhenglutarimidePhenyltoloxaminePirenzepinePiroheptineProcyclidineProfenamineRU-47,213SCH-57,790SCH-72,788SCH-217,443Scopolamine/HyoscineSolifenacinTelenzepineTiotropium bromideTolterodineTrihexyphenidylTripitamineTropatepineTropicamideWIN-2299XanomelineZamifenacin; Others: 1st Generation Antihistamines (Brompheniraminechlorphenaminecyproheptadinedimenhydrinatediphenhydraminedoxylaminemepyramine/pyrilaminephenindaminepheniraminetripelennaminetriprolidine, etc)Tricyclic Antidepressants (Amitriptylinedoxepintrimipramine, etc)Tetracyclic Antidepressants (Amoxapinemaprotiline, etc)Typical Antipsychotics (Chlorpromazinethioridazine, etc)Atypical Antipsychotics (Clozapineolanzapine, etc.) |  
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| nAChR | 
Agonists: 5-HIAAA-84,543A-366,833A-582,941A-867,744ABT-202ABT-418ABT-560ABT-894AcetylcholineAltiniclineAnabasineAnatoxin-aAR-R17779ButinolineButyrylcholineCarbacholCholineCotinineCytisineDecamethoniumDesformylflustrabromineDianiclineDimethylphenylpiperaziniumEpibatidineEpiboxidineEthanolEthoxysebacylcholineEVP-4473EVP-6124GalantamineGTS-21IsproniclineLobelineMEM-63,908/RG-3487NicotineNS-1738PHA-543,613PHA-709,829PNU-120,596PNU-282,987PozaniclineRivaniclineRJR-2429Sazetidine ASebacylcholineSIB-1508YSIB-1553ASSR-180,711SuberylcholineSuxamethonium/SuccinylcholineTC-1698TC-1734TC-1827TC-2216TC-5214TC-5619TC-6683TebaniclineTropisetronUB-165VareniclineWAY-317,538XY-4083Antagonists: 18-Methoxycoronaridine
α-Bungarotoxinα-ConotoxinAlcuroniumAmantadineAnatruxoniumAtracuriumBupropionChandoniumChlorisondamineCisatracuriumCoclaurineCoronaridineDacuroniumDecamethoniumDextromethorphanDextropropoxypheneDextrorphanDiadoniumDHβEDihydrochandoniumDimethyltubocurarine/MetocurineDipyrandiumDizocilpine/MK-801DoxacuriumEsketamineFazadiniumGallamineHexafluroniumHexamethonium/BenzohexoniumIbogaineIsofluraneKetamineKynurenic acidLaudexium/LaudolissinLevacetylmethadolMalouetineMecamylamineMemantineMethadone (Levomethadone)Methorphan/RacemethorphanMethyllycaconitineMetocurineMivacuriumMorphanol/RacemorphanNeramexaneNitrous OxidePancuroniumPempidinePentaminePentoliniumPhencyclidinePipecuroniumRadafaxineRapacuroniumRocuroniumSurugatoxinThiocolchicosideToxiferineTrimethaphanTropeiniumTubocurarineVecuroniumXenon |  |  |  
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| Reuptake inhibitors |  
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| CHT Inhibitors | 
Hemicholinium-3/HemicholineTriethylcholine |  |  
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| Enzyme inhibitors |  
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| Anabolism | 
| ChAT inhibitors | 
1-(-Benzoylethyl)pyridinium2-(α-Naphthoyl)ethyltrimethylammonium3-Chloro-4-stillbazole4-(1-Naphthylvinyl)pyridineAcetylseco hemicholinium-3AcryloylcholineAF64AB115BETACM-54,903N,N-DimethylaminoethylacrylateN,N-Dimethylaminoethylchloroacetate |  |  
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| Catabolism | 
| AChE inhibitors |  |  
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| BChE inhibitors | 
Cymserine * Many of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors listed above act as butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors. |  |  |  |  
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| Others |  
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| Precursors | 
Choline (Lecithin)CiticolineCyprodenateDimethylethanolamineGlycerophosphocholineMeclofenoxate/CentrophenoxinePhosphatidylcholinePhosphatidylethanolaminePhosphorylcholinePirisudanol |  
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| Cofactors | 
Acetic acidAcetylcarnitineAcetyl-coAVitamin B5 (PantethinePantetheinePanthenol) |  
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| Others | 
Acetylcholine releasing agents: α-Latrotoxinβ-Bungarotoxin; Acetylcholine release inhibitors: Botulinum toxin (Botox); Acetylcholinesterase reactivators: AsoximeObidoximePralidoxime |  |  |  | 
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| Hallucinogens |  
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| Psychedelics 5-HT2AR agonists
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| Lysergamides | 
AL-LADALD-52BU-LADCYP-LADIP-LADDiallyllysergamideDimethyllysergamideErgometrineETH-LADLAE-32LPD-824LSALSDLSD-PipLSHLSM-775Lysergic acid 2-butyl amideLSZLysergic acid 3-pentyl amideMethylergometrineMethylisopropyllysergamideMethysergideN1-Methyl-lysergic acid diethylamidePARGY-LADPRO-LAD |  
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| Phenethylamines |  |  
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| Piperazines |  |  
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| Tryptamines | 
1-Methyl-5-methoxy-diisopropyltryptamine2,N,N-TMT4,5-DHP-AMT4,5-DHP-DMT4-Acetoxy-DALT4-Acetoxy-DET4-Acetoxy-DiPT4-Acetoxy-DMT4-Acetoxy-DPT4-Acetoxy-MiPT4-HO-5-MeO-DMT4-HO-DBT4-HO-DPT4-HO-MET4-HO-MPMI4-HO-MPT4,N,N-TMT4-Propionyloxy-DMT5,6-diBr-DMT5-AcO-DMT5-Bromo-DMT5-Me-MIPT5-MeO-2,N,N-TMT5-MeO-4,N,N-TMT5-MeO-α,N,N-TMT5-MeO-α-ET5-MeO-α-MT5-MeO-DALT5-MeO-DET5-MeO-DiPT5-MeO-DMT5-MeO-DPT5-MeO-EiPT5-MeO-MET5-MeO-MiPT5-MeO-MPMI5-N,N-TMT7,N,N-TMTα-ETα-MTα,N,N-TMTAeruginascinBaeocystinBufoteninDALTDBTDCPTDETDIPTDMTDPTEiPTEthocinEthocybinIbogaineIprocinMETMiprocinMiPTNorbaeocystinNoribogainePiPTPsilocinPsilocybinVoacangine |  
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| Others | 
AL-38022AEfavirenzElemicinMyristicinRH-34 |  |  
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| Dissociatives NMDAR antagonists
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| Adamantanes | 
AmantadineMemantineRimantadine |  
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| Arylcyclohexylamines | 
3-MeO-PCP4-MeO-PCPDieticyclidineDiphenidineEsketamineEthketamineEticyclidineGacyclidineKetamineMethoxetamineMethoxyketamineNeramexanePCPrPhencyclidineRolicyclidineTenocyclidineTiletamine |  
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| Morphinans | 
DextrallorphanDextromethorphanDextrorphanRacemethorphanRacemorphan |  
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| Others | 
2-MDP8A-PDHQAptiganelDexoxadrolDizocilpineEtoxadrolIbogaineMidafotelNEFANitrous oxideNoribogainePerzinfotelRemacemideSelfotelXenon |  |  
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| Deliriants mAChR antagonists
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3-Quinuclidinyl benzilateAtropineBenactyzineBenzatropineBenzydamineBiperidenBRN-1484501BrompheniramineCAR-226,086CAR-301,060CAR-302,196CAR-302,282CAR-302,368CAR-302,537CAR-302,668ChloropyramineChlorphenamineClemastineCS-27349CyclizineCyproheptadineDicycloverineDimenhydrinateDiphenhydramineDitranDoxylamineEA-3167EA-3443EA-3580EA-3834FlavoxateHyoscyamineMeclozineMepyramineN-Ethyl-3-piperidyl benzilateN-Methyl-3-piperidyl benzilateOrphenadrineOxybutyninPheniraminePhenyltoloxamineProcyclidinePromethazineScopolamineTolterodineTrihexyphenidylTripelennamineTriprolidineWIN-2299 |  
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| Miscellaneous | 
| CannabinoidsCB1R agonists
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| Phytocannabinoids | 
CannabinolTHC (Dronabinol)THCV(Cannabidiol has different mechanism of action) |  
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| Synthetic | 
CP 47,497CP 55,244CP 55,940DMHPHU-210JWH-018JWH-030JWH-073JWH-081JWH-200JWH-250LevonantradolNabiloneNabitanParahexylTHC-O-acetateTHC-O-phosphateWIN 55,212-2 |  |  
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| D2R agonists | 
AporphineBromocriptineCabergolineLisurideMemantineNuciferinePergolidePiribedilPramipexoleRopiniroleRotigotineAlso indirect D2 agonists, such as dopamine reuptake inhibitors (cocaine, methylphenidate), releasing agents (amphetamine, methamphetamine), and precursors (levodopa).
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| GABAAR agonists | 
EszopicloneGaboxadolIbotenic acidMuscimolZaleplonZolpidemZopiclone |  
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| InhalantsMixed MOA
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Aliphatic hydrocarbons
ButaneGasolineKerosenePropaneAromatic hydrocarbons
Ethers
Haloalkanes
ChlorofluorocarbonsChloroform |  
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| κOR agonists | 
2-EMSB2-MMSBAlazocineBremazocineButorphanolCyclazocineCyprenorphineDextrallorphanDezocineEnadolineHerkinorinHZ-2IbogaineKetazocineLPK-26MetazocineNalbuphineNalorphineNoribogainePentazocinePhenazocineSalvinorin ASpiradolineTifluadomU-50488U-69,593 |  
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| MAO inhibitors | 
HarmalineHarmineTetrahydroharmineYohimbine |  
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| σR agonists | 
DMTDextrallorphanDextromethorphanDextrorphanNoscapine |  
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| Others | 
GlaucineIsoaminilePukateine |  |  | 
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| Histaminergics |  
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| Receptor | 
| H1 | 
Agonists: 2-PyridylethylamineBetahistineHistamineHTMTUR-AK49Antagonists: 1st generation: 4-Methyldiphenhydramine
AlimemazineAntazolineAzatadineBamipineBenzatropine/BenztropineBepotastineBromazineBrompheniramineBuclizineCaptodiameCarbinoxamineChlorcyclizineChloropyramineChlorothenChlorphenamineChlorphenoxamineCinnarizineClemastineClobenzepamClocinizineCyclizineCyproheptadineDacemazineDeptropineDexbrompheniramineDexchlorpheniramineDimenhydrinateDimetindeneDiphenhydramineDiphenylpyralineDoxylamineEmbramineEtodroxizineEtybenzatropine/EthylbenztropineEtymemazineFlunarizineHistapyrrodineHomochlorcyclizineHydroxyethylpromethazineHydroxyzineIsopromethazineIsothipendylMeclozineMepyramine/PyrilamineMequitazineMethafuryleneMethapyrileneMethdilazineMoxastineNiaprazineOrphenadrineOxatomideOxomemazinePhenindaminePheniraminePhenyltoloxaminePimethixenePiperoxanPipoxizinePromethazinePropiomazinePyrrobutamineTalastineThenalidineThenyldiamineThiazinamiumThonzylamineTolpropamineTripelennamineTriprolidine 
2nd generation: AcrivastineAlinastineAstemizoleAzelastineBamirastineBarmastineBepiastineBepotastineBilastineCabastinenCarebastineCetirizineClemastineClemizoleClobenztropineDorastineEbastineEmedastineEpinastineFlezelastineKetotifenLatrepirdineLevocabastineLinetastineLoratadineMapinastineMebhydrolinMizolastineMoxastineNoberastineOctastineOlopatadinePerastinePiclopastineRocastineRupatadineSetastineTalastineTemelastineTerfenadineZepastine 
3rd generation: DesloratadineFexofenadineLevocetirizine 
Ungrouped: BelarizineEfletirizineElbanizineFlotrenizineMedrylamineNapactadinePibaxizineTagorizineTrelnarizineTrenizineVapitadine 
Miscellaneous: Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline,doxepin,trimipramine, etc)Tetracyclic antidepressants (mianserin,mirtazapine, etc)Typical antipsychotics (chlorpromazine,thioridazine, etc)Atypical antipsychotics (clozapine,olanzapine,quetiapine, etc) |  
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| H2 | 
Agonists: AmthamineBetazoleDimapritHistamineHTMTImpromidineUR-AK49Antagonists: Bisfentidine
BurimamideCimetidineDalcotidineDonetidineEbrotidineEtintidineFamotidineLafutidineLamtidineLavoltidine/LoxtidineLupitidineMetiamideMifentidineNiperotidineNizatidineOsutidineOxmetidinePibutidineQuisultazine/QuisultidineRamixotidineRanitidineRoxatidineSufotidineTiotidineTuvatidineVenritidineXaltidine |  
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| H3 | 
Agonists: α-MethylhistamineCipralisantHistamineImetitImmepipImmethridineMethimepipProxyfanAntagonists: A-349,821
A-423,579ABT-239BetahistineBurimamideCiproxifanClobenpropitConessineGSK-189,254ImpentamineIodophenpropitJNJ-5,207,852MK-0249NNC-38-1,049PF-03654746PitolisantSCH-79,687ThioperamideVUF-5,681 |  
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Agonists: 4-Methylhistamineα-MethylhistamineHistamineVUF-8,430Antagonists: JNJ-7,777,120
ThioperamideVUF-6,002 |  |  
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| Transporter | 
| VMAT | 
Inhibitors: IbogaineReserpineTetrabenazine |  |  
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| Enzyme | 
| HDC | 
Inhibitors: CatechinMeciadanolNaringeninTritoqualine |  
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| HNMT | 
Inhibitors: AmodiaquineDiphenhydramineHarmalineMetoprineQuinacrineSKF-91,488Tacrine |  
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| DAO | 
Inhibitors: Aminoguanidine |  |  
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| Others | 
| Endogenous | 
Histamine; Precursors: L-Histidine; Cofactors: Vitamin B6 |  |  | 
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| Serotonergics |  
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| 5-HT1 receptor ligands |  
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| 5-HT1A | 
Agonists: Azapirones: AlnespironeBinospironeBuspironeEnilospironeEptapironeGepironeIpsapironePerospironeRevospironeTandospironeTiospironeUmespironeZalospirone; Antidepressants: EtoperidoneNefazodoneTrazodoneVortioxetine; Antipsychotics: AripiprazoleAsenapineClozapineQuetiapineZiprasidone; Ergolines: DihydroergotamineBromocriptineErgotamineLisurideMethysergideLSD; Tryptamines: 5-CT5-MeO-DMT5-MTBufoteninDMTIndorenatePsilocinPsilocybin; Others: 8-OH-DPATAdatanserinBay R 1531BefiradolBMY-14802CannabidiolDimemebfeEbalzotanEltoprazineF-11,461F-12,826F-13,714F-14,679F-15,063F-15,599FlesinoxanFlibanserinLesopitronLY-293,284LY-301,317MKC-242NaluzotanNBUMPOsemozotanOxaflozanePardoprunoxPiclozotanRauwolscineRepinotanRoxindoleRU-24,969S 14,506S-14,671S-15,535SarizotanSSR-181,507SunepitronU-92,016-AUrapidilVilazodoneXaliprodenYohimbineAntagonists: Antipsychotics: Iloperidone
RisperidoneSertindole; Beta blockers: AlprenololCyanopindololIodocyanopindololOxprenololPindobindPindololPropranololTertatolol; Others: AV965BMY-7,378CSP-2503DotarizineFlopropioneGR-46611IsamoltaneLecozotanMefwayMetitepine/MethiothepinMPPFNAN-190RobalzotanS-15535SB-649,915SDZ 216-525SpiperoneSpiramideSpiroxatrineUH-301WAY-100,135WAY-100,635Xylamidine |  
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| 5-HT1B | 
Agonists: Lysergamides: DihydroergotamineErgotamineMethysergide; Piperazines: EltoprazineTFMPP; Triptans: AvitriptanEletriptanSumatriptanZolmitriptan; Tryptamines: 5-CT5-MT; Others: CGS-12066ABromocriptineCP-93,129CP-94,253CP-135,807RU-24,969VortioxetineAntagonists: Lysergamides: Metergoline; Others: AR-A000002
ElzasonanGR-127,935IsamoltaneMetitepine/MethiothepinSB-216,641SB-224,289SB-236,057Yohimbine |  
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| 5-HT1D | 
Agonists: Lysergamides: DihydroergotamineMethysergide; Triptans: AlmotriptanAvitriptanEletriptanFrovatriptanNaratriptanRizatriptanSumatriptanZolmitriptan; Tryptamines: 5-CT5-Ethyl-DMT5-MT5-(Nonyloxy)tryptamine; Others: CP-135,807BromocriptineCP-286,601GR-46611L-694,247L-772,405PNU-109,291PNU-142633Antagonists: Lysergamides: Metergoline; Others: Alniditan
BRL-15,572ElzasonanGR-127,935KetanserinLY-310,762LY-367,642LY-456,219LY-456,220Metitepine/MethiothepinRitanserinYohimbineZiprasidone |  
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| 5-HT1E | 
Agonists: Lysergamides: Methysergide; Triptans: Eletriptan; Tryptamines: BRL-54443TryptamineAntagonists: Metitepine/Methiothepin
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| 5-HT1F | 
Agonists: Triptans: EletriptanNaratriptanSumatriptan; Tryptamines: 5-MT; Others: BRL-54443BromocriptineLasmiditanLY-334,370Antagonists: Metitepine/Methiothepin
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Agonists: Oxazolines: 4-MethylaminorexAminorex; Phenethylamines: ChlorphentermineCloforexDOBDOCDOIDOMFenfluramine (Dexfenfluramine, Levofenfluramine)MDAMDMANorfenfluramine; Tryptamines: 5-CT5-MTα-Methyl-5-HT; Others: BW-723C86BromocriptineCabergolinemCPPPergolidePNU-22394Ro60-0175Antagonists: Agomelatine
AsenapineEGIS-7625KetanserinLisurideLY-272,015Metitepine/MethiothepinPRX-08066RauwolscineRitanserinRS-127,445SarpogrelateSB-200,646SB-204,741SB-206,553SB-215,505SB-221,284SB-228,357SDZ SER-082TegaserodYohimbine |  
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| 5-HT2C | 
Agonists: Phenethylamines: 2C-B2C-E2C-I2C-T-22C-T-72C-T-21DOBDOCDOIDOMMDAMDMAMescaline; Piperazines: AripiprazolemCPPTFMPP; Tryptamines: 5-CT5-MeO-α-ET5-MeO-α-MT5-MeO-DET5-MeO-DiPT5-MeO-DMT5-MeO-DPT5-MTα-ETα-Methyl-5-HTα-MTBufoteninDETDiPTDMTDPTPsilocinPsilocybin; Others: A-372,159AL-38022AAlstonineBromocriptineCP-809,101DimemebfeLorcaserinMedifoxamineMK-212Org 12,962ORG-37,684OxaflozanePHA-57378PNU-22394PNU-181731Ro60-0175Ro60-0213VabicaserinWAY-629WAY-161,503YM-348Antagonists: Atypical antipsychotics: Clorotepine
ClozapineIloperidoneMelperoneOlanzapinePaliperidoneQuetiapineRisperidoneSertindoleZiprasidoneZotepine; Typical antipsychotics: ChlorpromazineLoxapinePimozidePipamperone; Antidepressants: AgomelatineAmitriptylineAmoxapineAptazapineEtoperidoneFluoxetineMianserinMirtazapineNefazodoneNortriptylineTedatioxetineTrazodone; Others: AdatanserinCEPCCinanserinCyproheptadineDeramciclaneDotarizineEltoprazineEsmirtazapineFR-260,010KetanserinKetotifenLatrepirdineMetitepine/MethiothepinMethysergidePizotifenRitanserinRS-102,221S-14,671SB-200,646SB-206,553SB-221,284SB-228,357SB-242,084SB-243,213SDZ SER-082Xylamidine |  |  |  
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| 5-HT3 | 
Agonists: Piperazines: BZPQuipazine; Tryptamines: 2-Methyl-5-HT5-CT; Others: ChlorophenylbiguanideButanolEthanolHalothaneIsofluraneRS-56812SR-57,227SR-57,227-ATolueneTrichloroethaneTrichloroethanolTrichloroethyleneYM-31636Antagonists: Antiemetics: AS-8112
AlosetronAzasetronBatanoprideBemesetronCilansetronDazoprideDolasetronGalanolactoneGranisetronLerisetronOndansetronPalonosetronRamosetronRenzaprideTropisetronZacoprideZatosetron; Atypical antipsychotics: ClozapineOlanzapineQuetiapine; Tetracyclic antidepressants: AmoxapineMianserinMirtazapine; Others: CSP-2503ICS-205,930MDL-72,222MemantineNitrous OxideRicasetronSevofluraneTedatioxetineThujoneTropanserinVortioxetineXenon |  
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| 5-HT4 | 
Agonists: Gastroprokinetic Agents: CinitaprideCisaprideDazoprideMetoclopramideMosapridePrucaloprideRenzaprideTegaserodVelusetragZacopride; Others: 5-MTBIMU8CJ-033,466PRX-03140RS-67333RS-67506SL65.0155 
Antagonists: GR-113,808GR-125,487L-LysinePiboserodRS-39604RS-67532SB-203,186SB-204,070 |  
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| 5-HT5A | 
Agonists: Lysergamides: ErgotamineLSD; Tryptamines: 5-CT; Others: Valerenic AcidAntagonists: Asenapine
LatrepirdineMetitepine/MethiothepinRitanserinSB-699,551* Note that the 5-HT5B receptor is not functional in humans.
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| 5-HT6 | 
Agonists: Lysergamides: DihydroergotamineErgotamineLisurideLSDMesulergineMetergolineMethysergide; Tryptamines: 2-Methyl-5-HT5-BT5-CT5-MTBufoteninE-6801E-6837EMD-386,088EMDTLY-586,713N-Methyl-5-HTTryptamine; Others: WAY-181,187WAY-208,466Antagonists: Antidepressants: Amitriptyline
AmoxapineClomipramineDoxepinMianserinNortriptyline; Atypical antipsychotics: AripiprazoleAsenapineClorotepineClozapineFluperlapineIloperidoneOlanzapineTiospirone; Typical antipsychotics: ChlorpromazineLoxapine; Others: BGC20-760BVT-5182BVT-74316CerlapirdineEGIS-12,233GW-742,457KetanserinLatrepirdineLu AE58054Metitepine/MethiothepinMS-245PRX-07034RitanserinRo04-6790Ro 63-0563SB-258,585SB-271,046SB-357,134SB-399,885SB-742,457 |  
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| 5-HT7 | 
Agonists: Lysergamides: LSD; Tryptamines: 5-CT5-MTBufotenin; Others: 8-OH-DPATAS-19BifeprunoxE-55888LP-12LP-44RU-24,969SarizotanAntagonists: Lysergamides: 2-Bromo-LSD
BromocriptineDihydroergotamineErgotamineMesulergineMetergolineMethysergide; Antidepressants: AmitriptylineAmoxapineClomipramineImipramineMaprotilineMianserin; Atypical antipsychotics: AmisulprideAripiprazoleAsenapineClorotepineClozapineOlanzapineRisperidoneSertindoleTiospironeZiprasidoneZotepine; Typical antipsychotics: ChlorpromazineLoxapine;Pimozide; Others: ButaclamolEGIS-12,233KetanserinLY-215,840Metitepine/MethiothepinRitanserinSB-258,719SB-258,741SB-269,970SB-656,104SB-656,104-ASB-691,673SLV-313SLV-314SpiperoneSSR-181,507Vortioxetine |  |  |  
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| SERT | 
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): AlaproclateCitalopramDapoxetineDesmethylcitalopramDesmethylsertralineEscitalopramFemoxetineFluoxetineFluvoxamineIndalpineIfoxetineLitoxetineLubazodoneOmiloxetinePanuramineParoxetinePirandamineRTI-353SeproxetineSertralineVilazodoneVortioxetineZimelidine; Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): BicifadineDesvenlafaxineDuloxetineEclanamineLevomilnacipranMilnacipranSibutramineVenlafaxine; Serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (SNDRIs): BrasofensineDiclofensineDOV-102,677DOV-21,947DOV-216,303NS-2359SEP-225289SEP-227,162TedatioxetineTesofensine; Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs): AmitriptylineButriptylineCianopramineClomipramineDesipramineDosulepinDoxepinImipramineLofepramineNortriptylinePipofezineProtriptylineTrimipramine; Tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs): Amoxapine; Piperazines: NefazodoneTrazodone; Antihistamines: BrompheniramineChlorphenamineDiphenhydramineMepyramine/PyrilaminePheniramineTripelennamine; Opioids: PethidineMethadonePropoxyphene; Others: CocaineCP-39,332CyclobenzaprineDextromethorphanDextrorphanEXP-561FezolamineMesembrineNefopamPIM-35PridefineRoxindoleSB-649,915TofenacinZiprasidone |  
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Aminoindanes: 5-IAIAMMIETAIMDAIMDMAIMMAITAI; Aminotetralins: 6-CAT8-OH-DPATMDATMDMAT; Oxazolines: 4-MethylaminorexAminorexClominorexFluminorex; Phenethylamines (also Amphetamines, Cathinones, Phentermines, etc): 2-Methyl-MDA4-CAB4-FA4-FMA4-HA4-MTA5-APDB5-Methyl-MDA6-APDB6-Methyl-MDAAEMMAAmiflamineBDBBOHBrephedroneButyloneChlorphentermineCloforexAmfepramoneMetamfepramoneDCADFMDADMADMMAEBDBEDMAEthyloneEtolorexFenfluramine (Dexfenfluramine, Levofenfluramine)FlephedroneIAPIMPIofetamineLophophineMBDBMDAMDEAMDHMAMDMAMDMPEAMDOHMDPEAMephedroneMethedroneMethyloneMMAMMDAMMDMAMMMANAPNorfenfluramine4-TFMApBApCApIAPMAPMEAPMMATAP; Piperazines: 2C-B-BZP3-MeOPPBZPDCPPMBZPmCPPMDBZPMeOPPMepiprazolepCPPpFPPpTFMPPTFMPP; Tryptamines: 4-Methyl-αET4-Methyl-αMT5-CT5-MeO-αET5-MeO-αMT5-MTαETαMTDMTTryptamine (itself); Others: IndeloxazineTramadolViqualine |  |  
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| Anabolism | 
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BenserazideCarbidopaGenisteinMethyldopa |  |  
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| MAO | 
Nonselective: BenmoxinCaroxazoneEchinopsidineFurazolidoneHydralazineIndantadolIproclozideIproniazidIsocarboxazidIsoniazidLinezolidMebanazineMetfendrazineNialamideOctamoxinParaxazonePhenelzinePheniprazinePhenoxypropazinePivalylbenzhydrazineProcarbazineSafrazineTranylcypromine; MAO-A Selective: AmiflamineBazinaprineBefloxatoneBrofaromineCimoxatoneClorgilineEprobemideEsuproneHarmala alkaloids (HarmineHarmalineTetrahydroharmineHarmanNorharman, etc)Methylene BlueMetralindoleMinaprineMoclobemidePirlindoleSercloremineTetrindoleToloxatoneTyrima |  |  |  |  
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| Cofactors | 
Ferrous iron (Fe2+)Magnesium (Mg2+)TetrahydrobiopterinVitamin B3 (NiacinNicotinamide → NADPH)Vitamin B6 (PyridoxinePyridoxaminePyridoxal → Pyridoxal phosphate)Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid → Tetrahydrofolic acid)Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)Zinc (Zn2+) |  
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Activity enhancers: BPAPPPAP; Steroids: Anabolic-androgenic steroids |  |  |  |