Milnacipran Hydrochloride

Chemical properties

Crystalline Solid

The Uses of Milnacipran Hydrochloride

Antidepressant. A selective norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor approved for the management of fibromyalgia.

The Uses of Milnacipran Hydrochloride

antibacterial

Definition

ChEBI: Milnacipran hydrochloride is a member of acetamides.

What are the applications of Application

Milnacipran hydrochloride is an ST and SLC6A2 inhibitor

General Description

Milnacipran, sold under the brand names Savella^?, Ixel^?, Dalcipran^?, or Toledomin, is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the treatment of depression. In 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved milnacipran for management of the chronic pain disorder fibromyalgia, making it only the third drug approved in the US for this indication besides duloxetine and pregabalin.

Biological Activity

Orally active 5-HT and noradrenalin re-uptake inhibitor (SNRI) (IC 50 values are 203 and 100 nM respectively) that displays no affinity at a range of other receptors. Causes adaptive changes to α 1 -adrenergic and 5-HT 2A serotonergic systems when administered repeatedly. Exhibits antidepressive and antinociceptive activities in vivo .

Biochem/physiol Actions

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Storage

+4°C