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Butriptyline

Identification

Generic Name
Butriptyline
DrugBank Accession Number
DB09016
Background

Butriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which has been used in Europe since 1974. It is the isobutyl side chain homologue of amitriptyline.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Withdrawn
Synonyms
  • Butriptilina
  • Butriptyline
  • Butriptylinum
External IDs
  • AY 2014
  • AY 62014
  • AY-62014
  • AY62014
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Pharmacology

Indication

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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action
TargetActionsOrganism
ASodium-dependent serotonin transporter
antagonist
inhibitor
Humans
AHistamine H1 receptor
antagonist
Humans
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
antagonist
Humans
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Side effects of tricyclic antidepressants include dry mouth, sour or metallic taste, constipation, retention of urine, blurred vision and changes in focusing, palpitations, and fast heart beat. Gastrointestinal disturbances (including nausea and vomiting), drowsiness, tremor, low blood pressure when standing, dizziness, sweating, weakness and fatigue, incoordination, epilepsy-like seizures, and speech difficulties may occur.

Pathways
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Interactions

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1,2-BenzodiazepineThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Butriptyline is combined with 1,2-Benzodiazepine.
AcarboseButriptyline may decrease the hypoglycemic activities of Acarbose.
AcebutololButriptyline may decrease the antihypertensive activities of Acebutolol.
AceclofenacThe risk or severity of gastrointestinal bleeding can be increased when Butriptyline is combined with Aceclofenac.
AcemetacinThe risk or severity of gastrointestinal bleeding can be increased when Butriptyline is combined with Acemetacin.
Food Interactions
Not Available

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Butriptyline hydrochlorideLIJ2H8658W5585-73-9MCWAFEJHLHEFOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
International/Other Brands
Centrolese / Evadene / Evadyne / Evasidol

Categories

ATC Codes
N06AA15 — Butriptyline
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dibenzocycloheptenes. These are compounds containing a dibenzocycloheptene moiety, which consists of two benzene rings connected by a cycloheptene ring.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Benzenoids
Class
Dibenzocycloheptenes
Sub Class
Not Available
Direct Parent
Dibenzocycloheptenes
Alternative Parents
Aralkylamines / Trialkylamines / Organopnictogen compounds / Hydrocarbon derivatives
Substituents
Amine / Aralkylamine / Aromatic homopolycyclic compound / Dibenzocycloheptene / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic nitrogen compound / Organonitrogen compound / Organopnictogen compound / Tertiary aliphatic amine / Tertiary amine
Molecular Framework
Aromatic homopolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
Z22441975X
CAS number
35941-65-2
InChI Key
Not Available
InChI
Not Available
IUPAC Name
Not Available
SMILES
Not Available

References

Synthesis Reference

U.S. Patent 3,409,640.

General References
Not Available
KEGG Drug
D07601
PubChem Compound
21772
PubChem Substance
347910390
RxNav
19895
ChEMBL
CHEMBL2110816
Wikipedia
Butriptyline
MSDS
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Clinical Trials

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Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Capsule
Prices
Not Available
Patents
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Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
Not Available
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
Not Available
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available

Targets

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Details1. Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
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. 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. Wander TJ, Nelson A, Okazaki H, Richelson E: Antagonism by antidepressants of serotonin S1 and S2 receptors of normal human brain in vitro. Eur J Pharmacol. 1986 Dec 16;132(2-3):115-21. [Article]
  3. 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]
Details2. Histamine H1 receptor
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
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. Wander TJ, Nelson A, Okazaki H, Richelson E: Antagonism by antidepressants of serotonin S1 and S2 receptors of normal human brain in vitro. Eur J Pharmacol. 1986 Dec 16;132(2-3):115-21. [Article]
  3. 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]
Details3. 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
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. 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. Wander TJ, Nelson A, Okazaki H, Richelson E: Antagonism by antidepressants of serotonin S1 and S2 receptors of normal human brain in vitro. Eur J Pharmacol. 1986 Dec 16;132(2-3):115-21. [Article]
  3. 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]

Drug created at June 23, 2014 18:40 / Updated at December 02, 2023 07:01