AVN-101

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AVN-101
AVN-101 Structure.svg
Identifiers
  • 2,8-Dimethyl-5-(2-phenylethyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indole
CAS Number
ChemSpider
UNII
ChEMBL
Chemical and physical data
Formula C21H24N2
Molar mass 304.437 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • Cc1ccc2c(c1)c3c(n2CCc4ccccc4)CCN(C3)C
  • InChI=1S/C21H24N2/c1-16-8-9-20-18(14-16)19-15-22(2)12-11-21(19)23(20)13-10-17-6-4-3-5-7-17/h3-9,14H,10-13,15H2,1-2H3
  • Key:IBUHDDLETPJVGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

AVN-101, a close structural analogue of latrepirdine, is a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist which is under development by Avineuro Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and anxiety disorders. [1] [2] [3] As of November 2013, it was in phase II clinical trials for these indications. [2] [3] [4] [ needs update ]

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It was approved in Russia on May 31, 2023 under the brand name Aviandr for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, mild-to-moderate anxiety conditions (stress reactions and adjustment disorders) and anxiety after COVID-19. [5]

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References

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  4. "AVN 101". AdisInsight. Retrieved 2015-06-10.
  5. "Aviandr (2,8-dimethyl-5-(2-phenylethyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indole hydrochloride) film-coated tablets. Full prescribing information". Russian State Register of Medicines (in Russian). Avineuro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.