Repinotan, A 5-HT1A agonist, in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke

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Abstract

Serotonin agonists can reduce glutamate-induced excitotoxicity in cerebral ischemia. The potent 5-HT1A agonist BAY × 3702, or repinotan, has reduced cortical infarct volume in pre-clinical models even when given 5 hours after injury. Early clinical trials showed that the drug was safe, and displayed primarily serotonergic side effects such as nausea and vomiting. A phase IIb trial in moderate to moderately severe strokes completed enrollment in June 2004.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)119-120
Number of pages2
JournalCurrent Drug Targets: CNS and Neurological Disorders
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2005

Keywords

  • Acute stroke treatment
  • Infarct
  • Ischemia
  • Neuroprotectant
  • Neuroprotection
  • Repinotan

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology

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