Chemical Properties
Crystalline Solid
Uses
Milnacipran Hydrochloride is an antidepressant. A selective norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor approved for the management of fibromyalgia.
Definition
ChEBI: Milnacipran hydrochloride is a member of acetamides.
General Description
Milnacipran Hydrochloride, sold under the brand names Savella, Ixel, Dalcipran, or Toledomin, is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the treatment of depression. In 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved milnacipran for management of the chronic pain disorder fibromyalgia, making it only the third drug approved in the US for this indication besides duloxetine and pregabalin.
Biological Activity
Orally active 5-HT and noradrenalin re-uptake inhibitor (SNRI) (IC 50 values are 203 and 100 nM respectively) that displays no affinity at a range of other receptors. Causes adaptive changes to α 1 -adrenergic and 5-HT 2A serotonergic systems when administered repeatedly. Exhibits antidepressive and antinociceptive activities in vivo .
Biochem/physiol Actions
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
