20379-02-6 Usage
Chemical class
Phenothiazine derivatives
Application
Antipsychotic agent
Used for
Treatment of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders
Chemical structure
12H-benzo[a]phenothiazine backbone
Substituents
2-chloroethyl group at the 12th position, methyl group at the 10th position
Pharmacological activity
Interaction with dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain
Antipsychotic effects
Modulation of neurotransmitter activity leading to symptom improvement
Precaution
Potential toxicity and side effects
Handling
Use with caution and follow safety guidelines
Side effects
May include extrapyramidal symptoms, weight gain, and sedation
Metabolism
Liver metabolism and excretion through the kidneys
Drug interactions
May interact with other medications affecting the central nervous system or liver enzymes
Monitoring
Regular blood tests and medical evaluations may be required during treatment
Contraindications
Not recommended for patients with a history of certain medical conditions or allergies to phenothiazine derivatives
Dosage
Individualized based on patient's response and tolerance to the medication
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 20379-02-6 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 2,0,3,7 and 9 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 0 and 2 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 20379-02:
(7*2)+(6*0)+(5*3)+(4*7)+(3*9)+(2*0)+(1*2)=86
86 % 10 = 6
So 20379-02-6 is a valid CAS Registry Number.