Trifluoperazine dihydrochloride, >=99%, powder

Application

Trifluoperazine dihydrochloride has been used as a calmodulin kinase antagonist in cultured Aplysia californica neurons. Trifluoperazine dihydrochloride has also been used as a PMCA inhibitor in mouse duodenal tissues to block the transcellular active calcium flux.

Trifluoperazine dihydrochloride has been used:to inhibit clathrin-dependent endocytosisas a calmodulin kinase antagonist in cultured Aplysia californica neuronsas a plasma membrane Ca²⁺-ATPase (PMCA) inhibitor in mouse duodenal tissues to block the transcellular active calcium flux

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phenothiazine antipsychotic; D₂ dopamine receptor antagonist; inhibits calmodulin-dependent stimulation of 3′:5′-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase; inhibits cAMP-gated cation channels.

Trifluoperazine dihydrochloride is useful in treating schizophrenia, disturbed behavior, severe anxiety, nausea and vomiting.

Features and Benefits

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Packaging

5, 10 g in glass bottle

Preparation Note

Trifluoperazine dihydrochloride dissolves in water at 50 mg/ml, with heat as required, and yields a clear, colorless to yellow solution. It is also soluble in DMSO and ethanol (5 mg/ml).