Nizofenone

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Nizofenone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(2-chlorophenyl)-[2-[2-(diethylaminomethyl)imidazol-1-yl]-5-nitrophenyl]methanone
Identifiers
CAS number	54533-85-6
ATC code	N06BX10
PubChem	4514
Chemical data
Formula	C21H21ClN4O3
Mol. mass	412.869 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
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Legal status
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Nizofenone (Ekonal, Midafenone) is a psychostimulant/nootropic. It has been shown to have neuroprotective effects and protects neurons from death following cerebral anoxia (interruption of oxygen supply to the brain). It might thus be useful in the treatment of acute neurological conditions such as stroke.

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