DrugLib.com — Drug Information Portal

Rx drug information, pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, news, and more

Active ingredient: Venlafaxine - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C17H27NO2

Chemical Name

1-[2-dimethylamino-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-ethyl]cyclohexan-1-ol

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

277.402 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

215-217oC (Hydrochloride salt)

Water Solubility

572 mg/ml (Hydrochloride salt)

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)

CYP2D6

Primary Drug Target
NameSodium-dependent serotonin re-uptake pump
Gene NameSLC6A4
SynonymsSodium-dependent serotonin transporter; 5HT transporter; 5HTT
General FunctionTransport activities
Specific FunctionTerminates the action of serotonine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals.

-- advertisement -- The American Red Cross
 
Home | About Us | Contact Us | Site usage policy | Privacy policy

All Rights reserved - Copyright DrugLib.com, 2006-2017