Originator
Vastarel,Biopharma,France,1963
Uses
1-(2,3,4-Trimethoxybenzyl)piperazine is used in combination with atorvastatin in the treatment of coronary heart disease and angina pectoris.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-[(2,3,4-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl]piperazine is an aromatic amine.
Manufacturing Process
Monoformylpiperazine is reacted molecule for molecule with 2,3,4-
trimethoxybenzyl chloride in the presence of 1 1/2 molecules of sodium
carbonate and in suspension in ethyl alcohol, during 2 to 3 hours.
The reaction product is filtered and the filtrate is evaporated in vacuo to
remove the alcohol. There remains an oily product from which the excess
formyl-ethylenediamine is removed by distillation under 1 mm Hg pressure up
to 125°C. The dark yellow, residual product is treated with 10% hydrochloric
acid at 100°C for 12 hours to eliminate the formyl group; it is evaporated to a
syrupy consistency and taken up with ethyl alcohol at the boiling point until
complete miscibility is attained; it is then discolored over carbon, filtered and
stored at low temperature.
The (2,3,4-trimethoxyphenyl) methylpiperazine hydrochloride precipitates as
white needles: the precipitate is drained and washed with anhydrous sulfuric
ether. Melting point: 222°C to 226°C.
Therapeutic Function
Coronary vasodilator
Side effects
Trimetazidine can cause common side effects like dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and weakness. Rare but critical side effects include movement disorders, irregular heartbeats, and severe allergic reactions.