Tianeptine

Chemical properties

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The Uses of Tianeptine

Tricyclic compound with psychostimulant, anti-ulcer and anti-emetic properties. Antidepressant.

Definition

ChEBI: Tianeptine is a racemate comprising of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-tianeptine. It is an atypical antidepressant used in Europe to treat patients who respond poorly to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It has a role as a mu-opioid receptor agonist, a second generation antipsychotic and an anxiolytic drug. It contains a (R)-tianeptine and a (S)-tianeptine.

brand name

Stablon, Tatinol, and Coaxil among others

Mechanism of action

Current research suggests that tianeptine produces its antidepressant effects through the modulation of glutamate receptor activity (for example, AMPA receptors and NMDA receptors) and affect the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which impacts neural plasticity.