Pipamperone
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Also known as: dipiperal, dipiperon, dipiperone, floropipamide, pipamperone dihydrochloride, pipamperone HCl, pipamperone hydrochloride
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Pipamperone is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 16 molecular targets, including HTR2A, ADRA2B and HTR2B.
- Molecular targets: HTR2A, ADRA2B, HTR2B and DRD2 (16 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: N05AD05 (Butyrophenone derivatives).
- Molecular formula: C21H30FN3O2; molecular weight 375.49 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (16)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A | HTR2A | antagonist | Ki 8.30 |
| Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor | ADRA2B | unknown | Ki 7.46 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B | HTR2B | unknown | Ki 7.32 |
| D(2) dopamine receptor | DRD2 | unknown | Ki 6.94 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D | HTR1D | antagonist | Ki 6.80 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C | HTR2C | unknown | Ki 6.64 |
| D(3) dopamine receptor | DRD3 | unknown | Ki 6.60 |
| Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor | ADRA2C | unknown | Ki 6.54 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B | HTR1B | antagonist | Ki 6.20 |
| Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor | ADRA2A | unknown | Ki 6.07 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A | HTR1A | antagonist | Ki 5.60 |
| Histamine H1 receptor | HRH1 | antagonist | Ki 5.60 |
| Beta-1 adrenergic receptor | ADRB1 | unknown | Ki 5.30 |
| Beta-2 adrenergic receptor | ADRB2 | unknown | Ki 5.30 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F | HTR1F | unknown | Ki 5.30 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1E | HTR1E | unknown | Ki 5.30 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
N05AD05 | NERVOUS SYSTEM › PSYCHOLEPTICS › ANTIPSYCHOTICS › Butyrophenone derivatives |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Brain scan abnormal | 190.1 |
| Cerebral artery thrombosis | 188.3 |
| General physical health deterioration | 170.5 |
| Fall | 153.1 |
| Product prescribing error | 149.9 |
| Areflexia | 141.4 |
| Restlessness | 134.1 |
| Drug interaction | 133.6 |
| Paroxysmal perceptual alteration | 127.7 |
| Product monitoring error | 119.7 |
| Labelled drug-drug interaction medication error | 111.2 |
| Electrocardiogram QT prolonged | 110.2 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Pipamperone is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C21H30FN3O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 375.49 g/mol |
| CAS number | 1893-33-0 |
| InChIKey | AXKPFOAXAHJUAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 4830 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Pipamperone work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include HTR2A (antagonist), ADRA2B, HTR2B and DRD2.
What is the chemical formula of Pipamperone?
Pipamperone has the molecular formula C21H30FN3O2 and a molecular weight of 375.49 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 2181 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL440294 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 4830 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB09286 — drug record
- FDA UNII 5402501F0W — substance identity
- UniProt P28223 (HTR2A) — target protein
- UniProt P18089 (ADRA2B) — target protein
- UniProt P41595 (HTR2B) — target protein
- UniProt P14416 (DRD2) — target protein
- UniProt P28221 (HTR1D) — target protein
- UniProt P28335 (HTR2C) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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