Tenilapine
Atypical antipsychotic
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Tenilapine is an atypical antipsychotic which has never been marketed in the US.
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| Formula | C17H16N4S2 |
| Molar mass | 340.46 g·mol−1 |
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Pharmacodynamics
Tenilapine has a relatively high affinity for the 5-HT2A receptor, and relatively low (micromolar) affinities for dopamine receptors.
The ratio of D2 to D4 bonding is similar to that of clozapine.[1] Like many other atypical antipsychotics, it is a potent 5-HT2C antagonist.[2]