Centhaquine

Centhaquine (brand name Lyfaquin) is a cardiovascular drug.[1] In India, it is approved for the treatment of hypovolemic shock.[2]

Centhaquine
Clinical data
Trade namesLyfaquin
Other namesCenthaquin; PMZ-2010; Compound-7173
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
  • 2-[2-[4-(3-Methylphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]quinoline
CAS Number
PubChem CID
DrugBank
UNII
ChEMBL
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC22H25N3
Molar mass331.463 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CC1=CC(=CC=C1)N2CCN(CC2)CCC3=NC4=CC=CC=C4C=C3
  • InChI=InChI=1S/C22H25N3/c1-18-5-4-7-21(17-18)25-15-13-24(14-16-25)12-11-20-10-9-19-6-2-3-8-22(19)23-20/h2-10,17H,11-16H2,1H3
  • Key:UJNWGFBJUHIJKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Centhaquine is a vasopressor acting on α2A- and α2B-adrenoreceptors.[3] It increases venous return and improves tissue perfusion.

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