Fosopamine
Pharmaceutical compound
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Fosopamine (INN; developmental code names SIM-2055, Z-2055; also known as fosfenamine or N-methyldopamine 4-O-phosphate) is a dopamine receptor agonist of the phenethylamine and catecholamine families which was under development for the treatment of hypertension but was never marketed.[1][2] It is taken orally.[1] Fosopamine is a prodrug of epinine (N-methyldopaine) and is said to be selectively metabolized into epinine in the kidneys.[3] The drug was being developed by AstraZeneca and Zambon Group SpA.[1] It reached phase 2 clinical trials prior to the discontinuation of its development.[1]
Other namesFosfenamine; N-Methyldopamine 4-O-phosphate; Epinine 4-O-phosphate; SIM-2055; Z-2055
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| Other names | Fosfenamine; N-Methyldopamine 4-O-phosphate; Epinine 4-O-phosphate; SIM-2055; Z-2055 |
| Routes of administration | Oral[1] |
| Drug class | Dopamine receptor agonist[1] |
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| Formula | C9H14NO5P |
| Molar mass | 247.187 g·mol−1 |
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