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DB06148ApprovedWithdrawnSmall molecule
Mianserin is a tetracyclic antidepressant with therapeutic activity similar to amitriptyline used to treat depression and anxiety. Mianserin was previously available internationally, however in most markets it has been phased out in favour of mirtazapine.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Mianserin's mechanism of therapeutic action is not well understood, although it apparently blocks alpha-adrenergic, histamine H1, and some types of serotonin receptors.
- Primary indication
- For the treatment of depression.Curator reviewed · 1 structured indication
- Formula / weight
- C18H20N2 · 264.3648 g/mol (avg)
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
UEQUQVLFIPOEMF-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESCN1CCN2C(C1)C1=CC=CC=C1CC1=CC=CC=C21What you can answer from here — as of September 23, 2026
20Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological action
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