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B9688

Sigma-Aldrich

Pizotifen

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

Pizotifen, Pizotyline; 4-(9,10-Dihydro-4H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]thien-4-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H21NS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
295.44
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

solubility

DMSO: ≥8 mg/mL

originator

Novartis

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CN1CCC(\CC1)=C2\c3ccccc3CCc4sccc24

InChI

1S/C19H21NS/c1-20-11-8-15(9-12-20)19-16-5-3-2-4-14(16)6-7-18-17(19)10-13-21-18/h2-5,10,13H,6-9,11-12H2,1H3

InChI key

FIADGNVRKBPQEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Pizotifen is a Serotonin antagonist used for prophylaxis of migraine
Pizotifen is a serotonin antagonist acting mainly at the 5-HT1, 5-HT2A and 5HT2C receptors with some antihistamine activity. It is used for the prevention of vascular headache including migraine and cluster headache.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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M V Margarit et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 27(6), 517-522 (2001-09-11)
We analyzed the physicochemical characteristics of solid dispersions of pizotifen malate and povidone (Kollidon 12) at different proportions; we used X-ray diffraction, infrared spectrometry and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and tested the solubility of the solid dispersions in equilibrium. The
Do pizotifen or propranolol reduce the frequency of migraine headache?
N Barnes et al.
Archives of disease in childhood, 89(7), 684-685 (2004-06-24)
Joy A Weydert et al.
Pediatrics, 111(1), e1-11 (2003-01-02)
To conduct a systematic review of evaluated treatments for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children. Online bibliographic databases were searched for the terms "recurrent abdominal pain," "functional abdominal pain," "children," or "alternative therapies" in articles classified as randomized controlled trials.
Tomasz Huć et al.
Pharmacological research, 130, 172-179 (2017-12-31)
Arterial blood pressure (BP) is regulated by a complex network of peripheral and central (brain) mechanisms. Research suggests that gut bacteria-derived compounds may affect the circulatory system. We evaluated hemodynamic effects of indole, a gut bacteria-derived product of tryptophan, and
G L Briars et al.
Archives of disease in childhood, 93(7), 590-593 (2008-04-03)
To describe the characteristics of weight gain occurring in children treated for migranous conditions with pizotifen Retrospective case note review West Suffolk Hospital between 1999 and 2003 PATIENTS: 405 clinic attendances of 121 children receiving pizotifen treatment Rates of change

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