Chemical Information

• English Name: Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

• Chemical Name:      (R)-N-Methyl-3-(2-methylphenoxy)-3-phenylpropan-1-amine hydrochloride

• Molecular Formula: C17H21NO·HCl

• Molecular Weight: 291.82 g/mol

• CAS Number: 82248-59-7

  
  

Pharmacological Action

Type: Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI).

Mechanism of Action:
- Atomoxetine functions by selectively inhibiting the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter, leading to an increase in the concentration of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
- This mechanism enhances noradrenergic signaling in the brain, which is believed to play a critical role in its therapeutic effects.