Meclofenoxate
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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2-Dimethylaminoethyl (4-chlorophenoxy)acetate
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CAS Number | 51-68-3 |
ATC code | N06BX01 (WHO) |
PubChem | CID: 4039 |
ChemSpider | 3899 |
UNII | C76QQ2I0RG |
KEGG | D00993 |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C12H16ClNO3 |
Molecular mass | 257.713 |
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Meclofenoxate (Lucidril), also known as centrophenoxine, is a cholinergic drug used to treat the symptoms of senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It is an ester of dimethylethanolamine (DMAE) and 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (pCPA). DMAE is a natural substance, found especially in fish. pCPA is a synthetic compound that resembles a variety of plant hormones called auxins.
In elderly patients, it has been clinically shown to improve memory, have a mentally stimulating effect, and improve general cognition.[1] Meclofenoxate also increases cellular membrane phospholipids.[citation needed]
Side effects and contraindications
Meclofenoxate is generally considered safe.[medical citation needed] However possible side effects may include nausea or mild dizziness. People with severely high blood pressure or convulsive disorders such as epilepsy should avoid meclofenoxate.[2][unreliable source?] Large doses may cause tight jaw clenching.
See also
References
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- ↑ Centrophenoxine Page @ The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Archived May 1, 2008 at the Wayback Machine
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