Adatanserin

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Adatanserin (pronounced: a-da-tan-se-rin) is a pharmaceutical compound that is classified under the category of atypical antipsychotics. It is primarily used in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression.

Etymology

The term 'Adatanserin' is derived from the combination of two words. 'Ada', which is a prefix used in pharmacology to denote substances related to or derived from another substance, and 'tanserin', which is a suffix used in pharmacology to denote substances that act as serotonin antagonists.

Pharmacology

Adatanserin works by blocking the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood. It is a potent and selective antagonist of the 5-HT2A, 5-HT2C, and 5-HT7 receptors, which are all subtypes of the serotonin receptor. This makes it effective in treating conditions that are characterized by an overactivity of serotonin, such as schizophrenia and depression.

Related Terms

  • Atypical antipsychotics: A class of drugs used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Adatanserin belongs to this class.
  • Serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that affects mood. Adatanserin works by blocking the action of serotonin.
  • 5-HT2A receptor: A subtype of the serotonin receptor that is blocked by Adatanserin.
  • 5-HT2C receptor: Another subtype of the serotonin receptor that is blocked by Adatanserin.
  • 5-HT7 receptor: Yet another subtype of the serotonin receptor that is blocked by Adatanserin.

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