Trazodone

Identification

Summary

Trazodone is a serotonin uptake inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder.

Brand Names
Desyrel, Oleptro
Generic Name
Trazodone
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00656
Background

Trazodone is triazolopyridine derivative from the serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) class of antidepressants.11 It is used in adults and has been shown to be comparable in efficacy to other drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine receptor inhibitor (SNRIs) in the treatment of depression.20 A unique feature of this drug is that it does not promote the anxiety symptoms, sexual symptoms, or insomnia, which are commonly associated with SSRI and SNRI therapy.20 Trazodone acts on various receptors, including certain histamine, serotonin, and adrenergic receptors, distinguishing it from other antidepressants that cover a narrow range of neurotransmitters.20 It was initially granted FDA approval in 1981.21

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 371.864
Monoisotopic: 371.151288058
Chemical Formula
C19H22ClN5O
Synonyms
  • 2-(3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl)[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3(2H)-one
  • Trazodona
  • Trazodone
  • Trazodonum
External IDs
  • J10.767K

Pharmacology

Indication

Trazodone is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).21 It has been used off-label for adjunct therapy in alcohol dependence, and off-label to treat anxiety and insomnia.21 It may also be used off-label to treat symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and fibromyalgia due to its effects on various neurotransmitter receptors.10

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Adjunct therapy in management ofAlcohol dependence••• •••••
Management ofAlzheimer's disease••• •••••
Treatment ofAnxiety••• •••••
Treatment ofDementia••• •••••
Treatment ofEating disorders symptoms••• •••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Trazodone treats depressed mood and other depression-related symptoms and shows benefit in the treatment of insomnia due to its sedating effects.20 It is known to prolong the cardiac QT-interval.21 Memory, alertness, and cognition may be decreased by trazodone, especially in elderly patients due to its central nervous system depressant effects.9

A note on priapism

Trazodone has been associated with the occurrence of priapism, a painful and persistent incidence of penile tissue erection that is unrelievable and can cause permanent neurological damage if left untreated. Patients must be advised to seek immediate medical attention if priapism is suspected.15,21

Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action of trazodone is not fully understood, however, it is known to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and block both histamine and alpha-1-adrenergic receptors.20 Despite the fact that trazodone is frequently considered a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, several reports have shown that other mechanisms including antagonism at serotonin 5-HT1a, 5-HT1c, and 5-HT2 receptor subtypes may occur.9,20 The strongest antagonism of trazodone is reported to occur at the serotonin 5-HT21c receptors, preventing serotonin uptake.1 In addition to acting on serotonin receptors, trazodone has been shown to inhibit serotonin transporters.18,19 The antidepressant effects of trazodone result from the inhibition of receptor uptake, which normally decreases circulating neurotransmitters, contributing to depressive symptoms.13,14

TargetActionsOrganism
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
antagonist
Humans
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
agonist
Humans
ASodium-dependent serotonin transporter
inhibitor
Humans
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
antagonist
partial agonist
Humans
UHistamine H1 receptor
antagonist
Humans
NAlpha-1A adrenergic receptor
antagonist
Humans
NAlpha-2A adrenergic receptor
antagonist
Humans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1C
antagonist
partial agonist
Rat
Absorption

Trazodone is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration, with a bioavailability ranging from 63-91% 9 and an AUC0−t of 18193.0 ng·h/mL.17 Food may impact absorption in a variable fashion, and may sometimes lead to decreases in the Cmax of trazodone.9,16 In the fed state in 8 healthy volunteers, the Cmax was measured to be 1.47 +/- 0.16 micrograms/mL, and in the fasted state, was measured at 1.88 +/- 0.42 micrograms/mL. The average Tmax after a single dose of 300 mg was 8 hours. Food may increase absorption by up to 20%.25

Volume of distribution

A single-dose pharmacokinetic study of 8 volunteers taking trazodone determined a volume of distribution of 0.84 +/- 0.16 L/kg.16 The FDA medical review of trazodone reports a volume of distribution of 0.47 to 0.84 L/kg.25

Protein binding

The plasma protein binding of trazodone is 89-95% according to in vitro studies.22

Metabolism

Trazodone is heavily metabolized and activated in the liver by CYP3A4 enzyme to the active metabolite, m-chlorophenylpiperazine (mCPP).3,4 The full metabolism of trazodone has not been well characterized.22 Some other metabolites that have been identified are a dihydrodiol metabolite and carboxylic acid.2

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Route of elimination

Less than 1% of an oral dose is excreted unchanged in the urine.22 In a pharmacokinetic study, about 60-70% of radiolabeled was excreted urine within 48 hours. Approximately 9-29% was found to be excreted in feces over a range of 60 to 100 hours.22 According to the FDA medical review, the kidneys are responsible for 70 to 75% of trazodone excretion. About 21% of trazodone is reported to be excreted by the fecal route and 0.13% of the parent drug is eliminated in the urine as unchanged drug.25

Half-life

The plasma elimination half-life was markedly prolonged (13.6 versus 6 hours) elderly volunteers in the fasted state when compared with younger volunteers.9 Another study of 8 healthy individuals taking a single dose of trazodone indicated a terminal elimination half-life of 7.3 +/- 0.8 hr.16

A two-phase pattern of trazodone elimination has been reported. Initially, the half-life is reported to range from 3 to 6 hours and the second phase of elimination to range from 5 to 9 hours.25

Clearance

A decrease in total apparent clearance (5.1 versus 10.8 L/h) was seen elderly volunteers in the fasted state when compared with younger volunteers.9 Another pharmacokinetic study determined the total body clearance of trazodone to be 5.3 +/- 0.9 L/hr in 8 healthy patients taking a single dose of trazodone.16

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

The oral LD50 of trazodone is 690 mg/kg in rats.22

An overdose of trazodone may result in central nervous system, cardiac, respiratory effects. Signs and symptoms may include dyspnea, bradycardia, hypotension, mental status changes, lack of coordination, and coma, among others.23 In addition, an overdose may result in priapism, a persistent unrelievable penile tissue erection that may cause permanent damage if not treated promptly.15 No specific antidote exists for a trazodone overdose. If an overdose occurs, consider the possibility that trazodone may have been combined with other drugs. Contact a poison control center in case of overdose for the most current management guidelines.21 Dialysis does not accelerate trazodone clearance.9

Pathways
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Interactions

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DrugInteraction
1,2-BenzodiazepineThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when 1,2-Benzodiazepine is combined with Trazodone.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Trazodone can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Trazodone can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AbciximabThe risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Trazodone is combined with Abciximab.
AbemaciclibThe serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be decreased when it is combined with Trazodone.
Food Interactions
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Avoid St. John's Wort. The risk of serotonin syndrome may be increased.
  • Take after a meal. Should be taken shortly after a light meal or snack.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Trazodone hydrochloride6E8ZO8LRNM25332-39-2OHHDIOKRWWOXMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Product Images
International/Other Brands
Beneficat / Deprax / Desirel / Desyrel Dividose (Bristol-Myers Squibb) / Mesyrel / Molipaxin / Thombran / Trialodine / Trittico
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
DesyrelTablet100 mg/1OralPragma Pharmaceuticals, LLC2022-07-01Not applicableUS flag
DesyrelTablet300 mg/1OralBristol Myers Squibb2007-01-012008-11-30US flag
DesyrelTablet300 mg/1OralPragma Pharmaceuticals, LLC2022-07-01Not applicableUS flag
DesyrelTablet50 mg/1OralPragma Pharmaceuticals, LLC2022-07-01Not applicableUS flag
DesyrelTablet150 mg/1OralBristol Myers Squibb2007-01-012008-06-30US flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Ag-trazodoneTablet100 mgOralAngita Pharma Inc.Not applicableNot applicableCanada flag
Ag-trazodoneTablet50 mgOralAngita Pharma Inc.Not applicableNot applicableCanada flag
Ag-trazodoneTablet150 mgOralAngita Pharma Inc.Not applicableNot applicableCanada flag
Apo-trazodone D Tablets 150mgTablet150 mgOralApotex Corporation1995-12-31Not applicableCanada flag
Apo-trazodone Tablets 100mgTablet100 mgOralApotex Corporation1995-12-31Not applicableCanada flag
Unapproved/Other Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
TrazamineTrazodone hydrochloride (50 mg/1) + Choline (250 mg/1)KitOralPhysician Therapeutics Llc2011-02-03Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
N06AX05 — Trazodone
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylpiperazines. These are compounds containing a phenylpiperazine skeleton, which consists of a piperazine bound to a phenyl group.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Diazinanes
Sub Class
Piperazines
Direct Parent
Phenylpiperazines
Alternative Parents
N-arylpiperazines / Aryl 1,2,4-triazolones / Triazolopyridines / Aniline and substituted anilines / Dialkylarylamines / Pyridinones / Chlorobenzenes / N-alkylpiperazines / Aryl chlorides / Heteroaromatic compounds
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Substituents
1,2,4-triazole / Amine / Aniline or substituted anilines / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Aryl 1,2,4-triazol-3-one / Aryl chloride / Aryl halide / Azacycle / Azole / Benzenoid
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
N-arylpiperazine, monochlorobenzenes, N-alkylpiperazine, triazolopyridine (CHEBI:9654)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
YBK48BXK30
CAS number
19794-93-5
InChI Key
PHLBKPHSAVXXEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H22ClN5O/c20-16-5-3-6-17(15-16)23-13-11-22(12-14-23)8-4-10-25-19(26)24-9-2-1-7-18(24)21-25/h1-3,5-7,9,15H,4,8,10-14H2
IUPAC Name
2-{3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]propyl}-2H,3H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3-one
SMILES
ClC1=CC=CC(=C1)N1CCN(CCCN2N=C3C=CC=CN3C2=O)CC1

References

General References
  1. Marek GJ, McDougle CJ, Price LH, Seiden LS: A comparison of trazodone and fluoxetine: implications for a serotonergic mechanism of antidepressant action. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1992;109(1-2):2-11. [Article]
  2. Jauch R, Kopitar Z, Prox A, Zimmer A: [Pharmacokinetics and metabolism of trazodone in man (author's transl)]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1976;26(11):2084-9. [Article]
  3. Rotzinger S, Fang J, Baker GB: Trazodone is metabolized to m-chlorophenylpiperazine by CYP3A4 from human sources. Drug Metab Dispos. 1998 Jun;26(6):572-5. [Article]
  4. Kalgutkar AS, Henne KR, Lame ME, Vaz AD, Collin C, Soglia JR, Zhao SX, Hop CE: Metabolic activation of the nontricyclic antidepressant trazodone to electrophilic quinone-imine and epoxide intermediates in human liver microsomes and recombinant P4503A4. Chem Biol Interact. 2005 Jun 30;155(1-2):10-20. Epub 2005 Apr 18. [Article]
  5. Otani K, Yasui N, Kaneko S, Ishida M, Ohkubo T, Osanai T, Sugawara K, Fukushima Y: Trazodone treatment increases plasma prolactin concentrations in depressed patients. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 1995 Jun;10(2):115-7. [Article]
  6. Saletu-Zyhlarz GM, Abu-Bakr MH, Anderer P, Gruber G, Mandl M, Strobl R, Gollner D, Prause W, Saletu B: Insomnia in depression: differences in objective and subjective sleep and awakening quality to normal controls and acute effects of trazodone. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2002 Feb;26(2):249-60. [Article]
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Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0014794
KEGG Drug
D08626
KEGG Compound
C07156
PubChem Compound
5533
PubChem Substance
46506648
ChemSpider
5332
BindingDB
50073444
RxNav
10737
ChEBI
9654
ChEMBL
CHEMBL621
ZINC
ZINC000000538483
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000104
PharmGKB
PA451744
Guide to Pharmacology
GtP Drug Page
RxList
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Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4Active Not RecruitingTreatmentInsomnia Chronic1
4CompletedTreatmentCerebral Infarctions / Sleep Apnea1
4CompletedTreatmentFibromyalgia1
4CompletedTreatmentSchizophrenia1
4Not Yet RecruitingTreatmentDelirium / Morality / Psych / Quality of Life (QOL) / Treatment Side Effects1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Labopharm inc
  • Apothecon inc div bristol myers squibb
  • Alvogen inc
  • American therapeutics inc
  • Apotex inc
  • Matrix laboratories ltd
  • Mutual pharmaceutical co inc
  • Mylan pharmaceuticals inc
  • Pliva inc
  • Quantum pharmics ltd
  • Sandoz inc
  • Teva pharmaceuticals usa inc
  • Usl pharma inc
  • Vintage pharmaceuticals llc
  • Watson laboratories inc
Packagers
  • Advanced Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
  • Amerisource Health Services Corp.
  • Apotex Inc.
  • Apothecon
  • AQ Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • A-S Medication Solutions LLC
  • Barr Pharmaceuticals
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
  • Cardinal Health
  • Caremark LLC
  • Corepharma LLC
  • Coupler Enterprises Inc.
  • DHHS Program Support Center Supply Service Center
  • Direct Dispensing Inc.
  • DispenseXpress Inc.
  • Dispensing Solutions
  • Diversified Healthcare Services Inc.
  • Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
  • Goldline Laboratories Inc.
  • H.J. Harkins Co. Inc.
  • Heartland Repack Services LLC
  • Innoviant Pharmacy Inc.
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital
  • Keltman Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Labopharm Inc.
  • Lake Erie Medical and Surgical Supply
  • Letco Medical Inc.
  • Liberty Pharmaceuticals
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
  • Mckesson Corp.
  • Medisca Inc.
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  • Murfreesboro Pharmaceutical Nursing Supply
  • Mutual Pharmaceutical Co.
  • Mylan
  • Neighborcare Repackaging Inc.
  • Novopharm Ltd.
  • Nucare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Palmetto Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • PCA LLC
  • PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Pharma Pac LLC
  • Pharmaceutical Utilization Management Program VA Inc.
  • Pharmacy Service Center
  • Physicians Total Care Inc.
  • Pliva Inc.
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Prepackage Specialists
  • Prepak Systems Inc.
  • Prescription Dispensing Service Inc.
  • Qualitest
  • Rebel Distributors Corp.
  • Remedy Repack
  • Resource Optimization and Innovation LLC
  • Sandhills Packaging Inc.
  • Shanghai World Prospect Industrial Co. Ltd.
  • Southwood Pharmaceuticals
  • St Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy
  • Stat Rx Usa
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • United Research Laboratories Inc.
  • Va Cmop Dallas
  • Vangard Labs Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
TabletOral150 mg
CapsuleOral100 mg
CapsuleOral50 mg
TabletOral300 mg/1
TabletOral
TabletOral300 mg / tab
Tablet, film coatedOral
Tablet, extended releaseOral150 mg
Tablet, extended releaseOral150 mg/1
Tablet, extended releaseOral300 mg/1
Tablet, extended releaseOral300 mg
TabletOral150 mg / tab
TabletOral100 mg
TabletOral75 mg
TabletOral100 mg / tab
TabletOral50 mg / tab
CapsuleOral50.000 mg
SolutionIntramuscular; Intravenous100 mg
SolutionOral100 mg
KitOral
TabletOral5000000 mg
Tablet, coatedOral50 mg
PowderNot applicable1 kg/1kg
TabletOral100 mg/1
TabletOral100 mg/301
TabletOral150 mg/1
TabletOral50 mg/1
TabletOral50 mg/301
Tablet, film coatedOral100 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral150 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral50 mg/1
Injection, solution50 MG/5ML
Injection, solution67.2 MG/100ML
Solution / dropsOral25 MG/ML
Solution / dropsOral60 MG/ML
TabletOral25 MG
Tablet, extended releaseOral75 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral150 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral300 MG
Tablet, coatedOral100 mg
Tablet, coatedOral10000000 mg
TabletOral68.25 mg
TabletOral50 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral100 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral50 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Trazodone hcl powder8.26USD g
Desyrel 300 mg tablet6.03USD tablet
TraZODone HCl 300 mg tablet5.65USD tablet
Trazodone 300 mg tablet5.44USD tablet
Desyrel 100 mg tablet4.6USD tablet
Desyrel 150 mg tablet3.39USD tablet
TraZODone HCl 150 mg tablet1.53USD tablet
Trazodone 150 mg tablet1.47USD tablet
Desyrel 50 mg tablet1.33USD tablet
TraZODone HCl 100 mg tablet0.76USD tablet
Trazodone 100 mg tablet0.73USD tablet
Apo-Trazodone D 150 mg Tablet0.61USD tablet
Desyrel Dividose 150 mg Tablet0.61USD tablet
Novo-Trazodone 150 mg Tablet0.61USD tablet
Nu-Trazodone-D 150 mg Tablet0.61USD tablet
Ratio-Trazodone 150 mg Tablet0.61USD tablet
TraZODone HCl 50 mg tablet0.59USD tablet
Trazodone 50 mg tablet0.57USD tablet
Nu-Trazodone 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Pms-Trazodone 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Ratio-Trazodone 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Apo-Trazodone 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Desyrel 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Mylan-Trazodone 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Novo-Trazodone 100 mg Tablet0.41USD tablet
Pms-Trazodone 75 mg Tablet0.34USD tablet
Apo-Trazodone 50 mg Tablet0.23USD tablet
Mylan-Trazodone 50 mg Tablet0.23USD tablet
Novo-Trazodone 50 mg Tablet0.23USD tablet
Nu-Trazodone 50 mg Tablet0.23USD tablet
Pms-Trazodone 50 mg Tablet0.23USD tablet
Ratio-Trazodone 50 mg Tablet0.23USD tablet
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US8133893No2012-03-132029-03-13US flag
US6607748No2003-08-192020-06-29US flag
US7829120No2010-11-092027-03-27US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)231-234https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00007839.PDF
boiling point (°C)528.5https://www.lookchem.com/Trazodone/
logP2.68http://www.t3db.ca/toxins/T3D2852
logS-3.1http://www.t3db.ca/toxins/T3D2852
pKa6.74https://patents.google.com/patent/EP1931346B1
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.29 mg/mLALOGPS
logP2.68ALOGPS
logP3.13Chemaxon
logS-3.1ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)7.09Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area42.39 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count5Chemaxon
Refractivity105.88 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability40.12 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings4Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+1.0
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9829
Caco-2 permeable-0.6166
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.547
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.8634
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IIInhibitor0.8889
Renal organic cation transporterInhibitor0.6479
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.7897
CYP450 2D6 substrateSubstrate0.8919
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.7408
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.9045
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9071
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9231
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9026
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6613
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.83
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.5133
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.8545
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable1.0
Rat acute toxicity2.7007 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Strong inhibitor0.8994
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.7503
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-0a4j-3940000000-a9996f74a013c4cd5f34
Mass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)MSsplash10-0a4i-7980000000-5d2bde624fdd9a946993
MS/MS Spectrum - , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0609000000-cee74b5bf3182c2aa324
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0009000000-5d0f5713e4be1b51c8a7
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-1009000000-16a30bc4527080a3262f
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0029000000-7152e198fe4abbe31aba
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0089-7219000000-89328fd55a09b2b04894
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000t-1962000000-5a7fab8e4f885e6c88fa
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9332000000-777a956bd57edb249ba2
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-198.5422335
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-179.68797
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+198.9979335
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+182.04594
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+198.6221335
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+188.63182
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodop...
Gene Name
HTR2A
Uniprot ID
P28223
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Molecular Weight
52602.58 Da
References
  1. Pazzagli M, Giovannini MG, Pepeu G: Trazodone increases extracellular serotonin levels in the frontal cortex of rats. Eur J Pharmacol. 1999 Nov 3;383(3):249-57. doi: 10.1016/s0014-2999(99)00644-5. [Article]
  2. Marcoli M, Rosu C, Bonfanti A, Raiteri M, Maura G: Inhibitory presynaptic 5-hydroxytryptamine(2A) receptors regulate evoked glutamate release from rat cerebellar mossy fibers. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2001 Dec;299(3):1106-11. [Article]
  3. Luparini MR, Garrone B, Pazzagli M, Pinza M, Pepeu G: A cortical GABA-5HT interaction in the mechanism of action of the antidepressant trazodone. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2004 Nov;28(7):1117-27. [Article]
  4. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. [Article]
  5. Balsara JJ, Jadhav SA, Gaonkar RK, Gaikwad RV, Jadhav JH: Effects of the antidepressant trazodone, a 5-HT 2A/2C receptor antagonist, on dopamine-dependent behaviors in rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2005 May;179(3):597-605. doi: 10.1007/s00213-004-2095-0. Epub 2004 Dec 22. [Article]
  6. Stryjer R, Strous RD, Bar F, Poyurovsky M, Weizman A, Kotler M: Treatment of neuroleptic-induced akathisia with the 5-HT2A antagonist trazodone. Clin Neuropharmacol. 2003 May-Jun;26(3):137-41. [Article]
  7. Trazodone [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-...
Gene Name
HTR2C
Uniprot ID
P28335
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
Molecular Weight
51820.705 Da
References
  1. Fiorella D, Rabin RA, Winter JC: The role of the 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors in the stimulus effects of m-chlorophenylpiperazine. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1995 May;119(2):222-30. [Article]
  2. Conn PJ, Sanders-Bush E: Relative efficacies of piperazines at the phosphoinositide hydrolysis-linked serotonergic (5-HT-2 and 5-HT-1c) receptors. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1987 Aug;242(2):552-7. [Article]
  3. Pazzagli M, Giovannini MG, Pepeu G: Trazodone increases extracellular serotonin levels in the frontal cortex of rats. Eur J Pharmacol. 1999 Nov 3;383(3):249-57. doi: 10.1016/s0014-2999(99)00644-5. [Article]
  4. Marek GJ, McDougle CJ, Price LH, Seiden LS: A comparison of trazodone and fluoxetine: implications for a serotonergic mechanism of antidepressant action. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1992;109(1-2):2-11. [Article]
  5. Balsara JJ, Jadhav SA, Gaonkar RK, Gaikwad RV, Jadhav JH: Effects of the antidepressant trazodone, a 5-HT 2A/2C receptor antagonist, on dopamine-dependent behaviors in rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2005 May;179(3):597-605. doi: 10.1007/s00213-004-2095-0. Epub 2004 Dec 22. [Article]
  6. Trazodone [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Serotonin:sodium symporter activity
Specific Function
Serotonin transporter whose primary function in the central nervous system involves the regulation of serotonergic signaling via transport of serotonin molecules from the synaptic cleft back into t...
Gene Name
SLC6A4
Uniprot ID
P31645
Uniprot Name
Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter
Molecular Weight
70324.165 Da
References
  1. Tatsumi M, Groshan K, Blakely RD, Richelson E: Pharmacological profile of antidepressants and related compounds at human monoamine transporters. Eur J Pharmacol. 1997 Dec 11;340(2-3):249-58. [Article]
  2. Stahl SM: Mechanism of action of trazodone: a multifunctional drug. CNS Spectr. 2009 Oct;14(10):536-46. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
Partial agonist
General Function
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers...
Gene Name
HTR1A
Uniprot ID
P08908
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
Molecular Weight
46106.335 Da
References
  1. Odagaki Y, Toyoshima R, Yamauchi T: Trazodone and its active metabolite m-chlorophenylpiperazine as partial agonists at 5-HT1A receptors assessed by [35S]GTPgammaS binding. J Psychopharmacol. 2005 May;19(3):235-41. [Article]
  2. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. [Article]
  3. Subhash MN, Srinivas BN, Vinod KY: Alterations in 5-HT(1A) receptors and adenylyl cyclase response by trazodone in regions of rat brain. Life Sci. 2002 Aug 16;71(13):1559-67. [Article]
  4. Sultan MA, Courtney DB: Adjunctive Trazodone and Depression Outcome in Adolescents Treated with Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors. J Can Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2017 Fall;26(3):233-240. Epub 2017 Oct 1. [Article]
Details
5. Histamine H1 receptor
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Histamine receptor activity
Specific Function
In peripheral tissues, the H1 subclass of histamine receptors mediates the contraction of smooth muscles, increase in capillary permeability due to contraction of terminal venules, and catecholamin...
Gene Name
HRH1
Uniprot ID
P35367
Uniprot Name
Histamine H1 receptor
Molecular Weight
55783.61 Da
References
  1. Richelson E, Nelson A: Antagonism by antidepressants of neurotransmitter receptors of normal human brain in vitro. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1984 Jul;230(1):94-102. [Article]
  2. Noguchi S, Inukai T, Kuno T, Tanaka C: The suppression of olfactory bulbectomy-induced muricide by antidepressants and antihistamines via histamine H1 receptor blocking. Physiol Behav. 1992 Jun;51(6):1123-7. [Article]
  3. Justin J. Shin; Abdolreza Saadabadi. (2019). Trazodone, StatPearls. Stat Pearls.
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Protein heterodimerization activity
Specific Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) prot...
Gene Name
ADRA1A
Uniprot ID
P35348
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
51486.005 Da
References
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. [Article]
  2. Ashford JW: Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease: Trazodone, Sleep, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Future Directions. J Alzheimers Dis. 2019;67(3):923-930. doi: 10.3233/JAD-181106. [Article]
  3. Justin J. Shin; Abdolreza Saadabadi. (2019). Trazodone, StatPearls. Stat Pearls.
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Thioesterase binding
Specific Function
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The rank order of potency for agonists of this receptor is oxymetazo...
Gene Name
ADRA2A
Uniprot ID
P08913
Uniprot Name
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
48956.275 Da
References
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. [Article]
  2. Price LH, Charney DS, Heninger GR: Effects of trazodone treatment on alpha-2 adrenoceptor function in depressed patients. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1986;89(1):38-44. [Article]
  3. Marek GJ, McDougle CJ, Price LH, Seiden LS: A comparison of trazodone and fluoxetine: implications for a serotonergic mechanism of antidepressant action. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1992;109(1-2):2-11. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Rat
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Antagonist
Partial agonist
General Function
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-...
Gene Name
Htr2c
Uniprot ID
P08909
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
Molecular Weight
51916.005 Da
References
  1. Haria M, Fitton A, McTavish D: Trazodone. A review of its pharmacology, therapeutic use in depression and therapeutic potential in other disorders. Drugs Aging. 1994 Apr;4(4):331-55. doi: 10.2165/00002512-199404040-00006. [Article]
  2. Li AA, Marek GJ, Hand TH, Seiden LS: Antidepressant-like effects of trazodone on a behavioral screen are mediated by trazodone, not the metabolite m-chlorophenylpiperazine. Eur J Pharmacol. 1990 Feb 27;177(3):137-44. doi: 10.1016/0014-2999(90)90263-6. [Article]
  3. Jenck F, Moreau JL, Mutel V, Martin JR: Brain 5-HT1C receptors and antidepressants. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 1994 May;18(3):563-74. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Rotzinger S, Fang J, Baker GB: Trazodone is metabolized to m-chlorophenylpiperazine by CYP3A4 from human sources. Drug Metab Dispos. 1998 Jun;26(6):572-5. [Article]
  2. Kalgutkar AS, Henne KR, Lame ME, Vaz AD, Collin C, Soglia JR, Zhao SX, Hop CE: Metabolic activation of the nontricyclic antidepressant trazodone to electrophilic quinone-imine and epoxide intermediates in human liver microsomes and recombinant P4503A4. Chem Biol Interact. 2005 Jun 30;155(1-2):10-20. Epub 2005 Apr 18. [Article]
  3. Flockhart Table of Drug Interactions [Link]
  4. Trazodone [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Oxygen binding
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP3A5
Uniprot ID
P20815
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A5
Molecular Weight
57108.065 Da
References
  1. Flockhart Table of Drug Interactions [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Oxygen binding
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP3A7
Uniprot ID
P24462
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A7
Molecular Weight
57525.03 Da
References
  1. Flockhart Table of Drug Interactions [Link]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Responsible for the metabolism of many drugs and environmental chemicals that it oxidizes. It is involved in the metabolism of drugs such as antiarrhythmics, adrenoceptor antagonists, and tricyclic...
Gene Name
CYP2D6
Uniprot ID
P10635
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2D6
Molecular Weight
55768.94 Da
References
  1. Wen B, Ma L, Rodrigues AD, Zhu M: Detection of novel reactive metabolites of trazodone: evidence for CYP2D6-mediated bioactivation of m-chlorophenylpiperazine. Drug Metab Dispos. 2008 May;36(5):841-50. doi: 10.1124/dmd.107.019471. Epub 2008 Jan 31. [Article]
  2. Najibi A, Heidari R, Zarifi J, Jamshidzadeh A, Firoozabadi N, Niknahad H: Evaluating the Role of Drug Metabolism and Reactive Intermediates in Trazodone-Induced Cytotoxicity toward Freshly-Isolated Rat Hepatocytes. Drug Res (Stuttg). 2016 Nov;66(11):592-596. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-109536. Epub 2016 Sep 19. [Article]
  3. Mrazek DA: Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing in clinical practice. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2010;12(1):69-76. [Article]
  4. Wu AH, Lorizio W, Tchu S, Lynch K, Gerona R, Ji W, Ruan W, Ruddy KJ, Desantis SD, Burstein HJ, Ziv E: Estimation of tamoxifen metabolite concentrations in the blood of breast cancer patients through CYP2D6 genotype activity score. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2012 Jun;133(2):677-83. doi: 10.1007/s10549-012-1963-2. [Article]
  5. Chubak J, Bowles EJ, Yu O, Buist DS, Fujii M, Boudreau DM: Breast cancer recurrence in relation to antidepressant use. Cancer Causes Control. 2016 Jan;27(1):125-36. doi: 10.1007/s10552-015-0689-y. Epub 2015 Oct 30. [Article]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inducer
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells.
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance protein 1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da
References
  1. Stormer E, von Moltke LL, Perloff MD, Greenblatt DJ: P-glycoprotein interactions of nefazodone and trazodone in cell culture. J Clin Pharmacol. 2001 Jul;41(7):708-14. [Article]
  2. Smolders EJ, de Kanter CT, de Knegt RJ, van der Valk M, Drenth JP, Burger DM: Drug-Drug Interactions Between Direct-Acting Antivirals and Psychoactive Medications. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2016 Dec;55(12):1471-1494. doi: 10.1007/s40262-016-0407-2. [Article]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at February 20, 2024 23:55