Fadolmidine
Experimental drug
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Fadolmidine (development code MPV-2426) is an experimental α2 adrenergic receptor agonist that has been investigated as a spinal analgesic. It was developed with the aim of providing antinociceptive effects with reduced systemic side effects compared to other α2 agonists.[1]
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| Other names | MPV-2426; Radolmidine |
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| Formula | C13H14N2O |
| Molar mass | 214.268 g·mol−1 |
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Pharmacology
Fadolmidine acts as a selective α2 adrenergic receptor agonist, a receptor class associated with modulation of nociceptive signalling. A 2004 review described preclinical evidence of spinal antinociceptive effects in laboratory models and suggested a reduced propensity for sedation compared with systemic α2 agonists.[1]
Development
The compound was developed under the code MPV-2426. As of 2025, it has no approved medical indication and has not advanced to late-stage clinical development.[2]
Chemistry
Fadolmidine is an imidazole-derived compound structurally related to other α2 agonists such as medetomidine and dexmedetomidine.[1]