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Deserpidine

Common Name: 11-Desmethoxyreserpine Brands: Harmonyl Alkaloids Indole Alkaloids Antihypertensive

Medicinal Chemistry

Molecular Weight 578.66
Molecular Formula C32H38N2O8
IUPAC Name
Methyl (1R,15S,17R,18R,19S,20S)-17-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyloxy)-1,3,11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21-dodecahydroyohimban-19-carboxylate

Pharmacognosy

Biological Source

Rauwolfia canescens

Active Constituents

Deserpidine

Pharmacology & Synthesis

Mechanism of Action

Irreversibly blocks VMAT, depleting monoamines (NE, DA, 5-HT) in synapses.

Pharmacokinetics (ADME)

A: Moderately absorbed.
D: Crosses BBB.
M: Hepatic.
E: Fecal and renal.

Pharmacodynamics

Lowers blood pressure, produces sedation.

Synthesis Pathway

Biosynthesized from tryptophan and secologanin.

Safety, Warnings & Interactions

Adverse Effects

Depression, bradycardia, nasal congestion, GI hypersecretion.

Contraindications

Active peptic ulcer, history of depression.

Drug Interactions

MAOIs, CNS depressants.

Pharmaceutics & Compendia

Dosage Forms Tablets
Official Compendia USP
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