Ritanserin

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Ritanserin
File:Ritanserin chemical structure.png
Systematic (IUPAC) name
6-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methylidene]piperidin-1-yl]ethyl]-7-methyl-[1,3]thiazolo[2,3-b]pyrimidin-5-one
Identifiers
CAS Number 87051-43-2
ATC code none
PubChem CID 5074
IUPHAR/BPS 97
Chemical data
Molar mass 477.569 g/mol
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Ritanserin is a serotonin antagonist with wide-reaching possibilities for the treatment of many neurological disorders.

When used together with typical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia is able to decrease negative symptoms and adds some "atypicality" as parkinsonism is slightly decreased.

Pharmacology

Ritanserin acts as a 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptor antagonist, with higher affinity for the former site.[1]

See also

References

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