Profenamine (

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; also known as ethopropazine ( BAN); trade names Parsidol, Parsidan, Parkin) is a

phenothiazine Phenothiazine, abbreviated PTZ, is an organic compound that has the formula S(C6H4)2NH and is related to the thiazine-class of heterocyclic compounds. Derivatives of phenothiazine are highly bioactive and have widespread use and rich history. T ...

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used as an

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agent that has

anticholinergic Anticholinergics (anticholinergic agents) are substances that block the action of the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine (ACh) at synapses in the central and peripheral nervous system. These agents inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system ...

antihistamine Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies. Typically, people take antihistamines as an inexpensive, generic (not patented) drug that can be bought without a prescription and provides re ...

, and

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actions. It is also used in the alleviation of the

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induced by drugs such as other phenothiazine compounds, but, like other compounds with antimuscarinic properties, is of no value against

tardive dyskinesia Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder that results in involuntary repetitive body movements, which may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue or smacking the lips. Additionally, there may be rapid jerking movements or slow writhing movemen ...

Synthesis

For promoting bone growth:Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg, (2010 to Osteogenex Inc.). Profenamine synthesis

The alkylation between phenothiazine 2-84-2(1) and 1-Diethylamino-2-chloropropane 61-21-7(2) in the presence of Sodium amide gives ethopropazine (3). *The aziridinium salt helps to rationalize why a rearrangement product is observed (ala methadone). This was also observewd for Aceprometazine.

References

Alpha-1 blockers Antihistamines H1 receptor antagonists Muscarinic antagonists Phenothiazines Diethylamino compounds {{nervous-system-drug-stub