T7947
(R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride
solid
Synonym(s):
(R)-N-Methyl-γ-(2-methylphenoxy)benzenepropanamine hydrochloride, Atomoxetine hydrochloride
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H21NO · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
291.82
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
MDL number:
Form:
solid
Quality level:
form
solid
Quality Level
originator
Eli Lilly
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CNCC[C@@H](OC1=CC=CC=C1C)C2=CC=CC=C2.[H]Cl
InChI
1S/C17H21NO.ClH/c1-14-8-6-7-11-16(14)19-17(12-13-18-2)15-9-4-3-5-10-15;/h3-11,17-18H,12-13H2,1-2H3;1H/t17-;/m1./s1
InChI key
LUCXVPAZUDVVBT-UNTBIKODSA-N
Gene Information
human ... SLC6A2(6530)
Application
(R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride has been used as a noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor:
- to study the role of L-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine (L-DOPS) in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer′s disease in mice
- to study its effects on set shifting in rats
- to study its effects on rat brain as a result of its long-term use
Biochem/physiol Actions
(R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride is an efficient inhibitor of presynaptic norepinephrine transporters. It also positively regulates the release of acetylcholine in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). (R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride binds to the serotonin (5-HT) transporter. It is involved in blocking the cortical N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors.. (R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride exhibits therapeutic effects against attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
Norepinephrine uptake blocker.
Features and Benefits
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This compound was developed by Eli Lilly. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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Grazia Dell'Agnello et al.
European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 19(11), 822-834 (2009-09-01)
The primary aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of atomoxetine in improving ADHD and ODD symptoms in paediatric patients with ADHD and comorbid oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), non-responders to previous psychological intervention with parent support. This was
Romano Arcieri et al.
Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 22(6), 423-431 (2013-01-31)
The purpose of this study was to assess the cardiovascular effects of drugs used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents treated in community care centers in Italy. This study was an open, prospective, observational study of youth with
Himanshu P Upadhyaya et al.
Psychopharmacology, 226(2), 189-200 (2013-02-12)
Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has for many years relied on psychostimulants, particularly various formulations of amphetamines and methylphenidate. These are central nervous system stimulants and are scheduled because of their abuse potential. Atomoxetine (atomoxetine hydrochloride; Strattera®) was approved in