Term Name: | vanoxerine dihydrochloride |
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Synonyms: | 1-{2-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]ethyl}-4-(3-phenylpropyl)piperazine dihydrochloride, 1-{2-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]ethyl}-4-(3-phenylpropyl)piperazinediium dichloride, GBR 12909 dihydrochloride, GBR12909 dihydrochloride, Vanoxerine hydrochloride |
Definition: | A hydrochloride salt that is obtained by reaction of vanoxerine with two equivalents of hydrogen chloride. Potent, competitive inhibitor of dopamine uptake (Ki = 1 nM for inhibition of striatal dopamine uptake). Has > 100-fold lower affinity for the noradrenalin and 5-HT uptake carriers. Also a potent sigma ligand (IC50 = 48 nM). Centrally active following systemic administration. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:64086] ( EBI ) |