Description / Application
Tianeptine is a racemate comprising of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-tianeptine. It is an atypical antidepressant used in Europe to treat patients who respond poorly to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It has a role as an anxiolytic drug, a mu-opioid receptor agonist and a second generation antipsychotic. It contains a (S)-tianeptine and a (R)-tianeptine.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Tianeptina; Tianeptinum |
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| Molecular Formula | C21H25ClN2O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 437.0 |
| MFCD | MFCD00865376 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |