Clocapramine
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Clocapramine (Clofekton, Padrasen), also known as 3-chlorocarpipramine, is an atypical antipsychotic of the iminostilbene class which was introduced in Japan in 1974 by Yoshitomi for the treatment of schizophrenia.[1][2][3][4][5] In addition to psychosis, clocapramine has also been used to augment antidepressants in the treatment of anxiety and panic.[6]
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Trade names | Clofekton, Padrasen |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Formula | C28H37ClN4O |
Molar mass | 481.08 g·mol−1 |
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Clocapramine has been reported to act as an antagonist of the D2, 5-HT2A, α1-adrenergic, and α2-adrenergic receptors, and does not inhibit the reuptake of either serotonin or norepinephrine.[4][7][8][9][10] It has also been shown to have affinity for SIGMAR1.[11] Clocapramine's affinity for the 5-HT2A receptor is greater than that for the D2 receptor and it has a lower propensity for inducing extrapyramidal symptoms compared to typical antipsychotics, thus underlying its atypical nature.[4][5][10]