ZUCLOPENTHIXOL DECANOATE Chemical Properties

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Very slightly soluble in water, very soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methylene chloride.

form 

Oil

color 

Clear Dark Yellow

ZUCLOPENTHIXOL DECANOATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Yellow, viscous, oily liquid.

Uses

Zuclopenthixol Decanoate is used in the maintenance treatment of chronic schizophrenic patients. it is one of the three distinct formulations of Zuclopenthixol namely, zuclopenthixol dihydrochloride, zuclopenthixol acetate or Acuphase and zuclopenthixol decanoate.

Uses

Dopamine receptor antagonist; neuroleptic.

Definition

ChEBI: Zuclopenthixol decanoate is a member of thioxanthenes.

Biological Activity

Long-lasting injectable formulation (depot form) of Zuclopenthixol; potent antagonist of D1/D2 dopamine receptors, α1-adrenergic receptors and 5-HT2 receptors.

Zuclopenthixol decanoate is a long-lasting injectable formulation (depot form) of Zuclopenthixol. Zuclopenthixol decanoate is a potent antagonist of D1/D2 dopamine receptors, α1-adrenergic receptors and 5-HT2 receptors. Zuclopenthixol decanoate is approved in some countries for treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses and recommended for patients who are agitated or aggressive.

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