Agomelatine
Description
Agomelatine is a melatonergic agonist (MT1 and MT2 receptors) and 5-HT2C antagonist. In humans, agomelatine has positive phase shifting properties; it induces a phase advance of sleep, body temperature decline and melatonin onset.
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2D Molecule Structure
Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
137R1N49AD - AGOMELATINE
CAS Registry Number
138112-76-2 - agomelatine
SNOMED-CT
698012009 - Agomelatine (substance)