Lerisetron

Uses

Lerisetron is a potent 5-HT3 antagonists and possess high-affinity binding for the 5-HT3 receptors with pKi value of 9.2. Lerisetron has a potent ability to inhibit the 5-HT-evoked reflex bradycardia in urethane-anesthetized rats[1].

in vivo

References

[1] Orjales A, Mosquera R, Labeaga L, Rodes R. New 2-piperazinylbenzimidazole derivatives as 5-HT3 antagonists. Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation. J Med Chem. 1997;40(4):586-593.
[2] Jauregizar N, Calvo R, Suarez E, Quintana A, Raczka E, Lukas JC. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacological effect of lerisetron, a new 5-HT3 antagonist, in rats. J Pharm Sci. 2002;91(1):41-52. DOI:10.1002/jps.1169