Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R1268
Source ID: DB09250
Source Type: withdrawn
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Pheniprazine
Synonyms: Pheniprazine
Molecular Formula: C9H14N2
SMILES: CC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)NN
Structure:
DrugBank Description: Pheniprazine is an irreversible and nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) of the hydrazine chemical class that was used as an antidepressant in the 1960s. In addition, it was used for the treatment of other conditions, such as angina pectoris and schizophrenia. Pheniprazine was withdrawn by its manufacturer due to its ability to cause toxicity in the liver and its ability to cause optic neuritis.
CAS Number: 55-52-7
Molecular Weight: 150.225
DrugBank Indication: For the treatment of depression, schizophrenia, and angina pectoris.
DrugBank Pharmacology: --
DrugBank MoA: --
Targets: --
Inclusion Criteria: Indication associated