Chemical formula: C₁₇H₂₀N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 284.353 g/mol PubChem compound: 656665
Tropisetron is a highly potent and selective competitive antagonist of the 5-HT3 receptor. Tropisetron selectively blocks the excitation of the presynaptic 5-HT3 receptors of the peripheral neurons in this reflex, and may exert additional direct actions within the CNS on 5-HT3 receptors mediating the actions of vagal input to the area postrema.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A04AA03 | Tropisetron | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A04 Antiemetics and antinauseants → A04A Antiemetics and antinauseants → A04AA Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists |
Tropisetron is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Hong Kong (HK)
South Africa (ZA)
Turkey (TR)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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