Thiethylperazine
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Also known as: ethylthioperazine, thiethylperazine dimalate, thiethylperazine malate, thiethylperazine maleate
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Thiethylperazine is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1961. DrugCentral lists 17 molecular targets, including DRD2, ADRA1A and DRD3. Recorded indications include Nausea, Nausea and vomiting and Vomiting.
- Approval status: ofm (first approved 1961 by the FDA).
- Molecular targets: DRD2, ADRA1A, DRD3 and HRH1 (17 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Nausea, Nausea and vomiting and Vomiting.
- ATC code: R06AD03 (Phenothiazine derivatives).
- Molecular formula: C22H29N3S2; molecular weight 399.62 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (3)
- Nausea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vomiting
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (17)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| D(2) dopamine receptor | DRD2 | antagonist | Ki 8.70 |
| Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor | ADRA1A | unknown | Ki 8.70 |
| D(3) dopamine receptor | DRD3 | unknown | Ki 8.70 |
| Histamine H1 receptor | HRH1 | unknown | Ki 7.60 |
| Sigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1 | SIGMAR1 | unknown | Ki 7.16 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A | HTR2A | unknown | Ki 7.00 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B | HTR2B | unknown | Ki 7.00 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C | HTR2C | unknown | Ki 7.00 |
| D(1A) dopamine receptor | DRD1 | unknown | Ki 6.30 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A | HTR1A | unknown | Ki 6.16 |
| FAD-linked sulfhydryl oxidase ALR | GFER | unknown | AC50 5.96 |
| Pleiotropic ABC efflux transporter of multiple drugs | PDR5 | unknown | IC50 5.64 |
| Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 | CHRM3 | unknown | — |
| Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 | CHRM4 | unknown | — |
| Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 | CHRM5 | unknown | — |
| Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 | CHRM2 | unknown | — |
| Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 | CHRM1 | unknown | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-07-18 | FDA | — | NOVARTIS |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
R06AD03 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › Phenothiazine derivatives |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Thiethylperazine is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C22H29N3S2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 399.62 g/mol |
| CAS number | 1420-55-9 |
| InChIKey | XCTYLCDETUVOIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5440 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Thiethylperazine used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Thiethylperazine: Nausea, Nausea and vomiting and Vomiting.
How does Thiethylperazine work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include DRD2 (antagonist), ADRA1A, DRD3 and HRH1.
When was Thiethylperazine first approved?
Thiethylperazine was first approved by the FDA in 1961.
What is the chemical formula of Thiethylperazine?
Thiethylperazine has the molecular formula C22H29N3S2 and a molecular weight of 399.62 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 2630 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1378 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 5440 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB00372 — drug record
- FDA UNII 8ETK1WAF6R — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Thiethylperazine — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P14416 (DRD2) — target protein
- UniProt P35348 (ADRA1A) — target protein
- UniProt P35462 (DRD3) — target protein
- UniProt P35367 (HRH1) — target protein
- UniProt Q99720 (SIGMAR1) — target protein
- UniProt P28223 (HTR2A) — target protein
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