Linopirdine
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Linopirdine
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
1-cyclohexyl-3,3-bis(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)indol-2-one | |
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CAS number | |
ATC code | N06 |
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Chemical data | |
Formula | C26H21N3O |
Mol. mass | 391.465 g/mol |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | ? |
Metabolism | ? |
Half life | ? |
Excretion | ? |
Therapeutic considerations | |
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Routes | ? |
Linopirdine is a psychostimulant/nootropic, which has neuroprotective effects. It acts as a potassium channel blocker, and releases acetylcholine, which is probably responsible for its nootropic action.
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