Batoprazine is a
drug
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of the
phenylpiperazine
1-Phenylpiperazine (1-PP or PP) is a simple chemical compound and drug featuring a phenyl group bound to a piperazine ring. The suffix ‘-piprazole’ is sometimes used in the names of drugs to indicate they belong to this class.
It is a rigid ...
class which has been described as a
serenic
A serenic, or anti-aggressive drug, is a type of drug which reduces the capacity for aggression.
Examples Serotonergic agents
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or anti
aggressive
Aggression is behavior aimed at opposing or attacking something or someone. Though often done with the intent to cause harm, some might channel it into creative and practical outlets. It may occur either reactively or without provocation. In h ...
agent.
It acts as a
5-HT1A and
5-HT1B receptor agonist
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.
It is closely related to
eltoprazine
Eltoprazine (developmental code name DU-28,853) is a Serotonin, serotonergic drug of the phenylpiperazine class which is described as a serenic, or anti-aggressive agent.
It acts as an agonist of the serotonin 5-HT1A, 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B, 5-HT1B r ...
,
fluprazine, and
naphthylpiperazine Naphthylpiperazine (NP) may refer to:
* 1-(1-Naphthyl)piperazine (1-NP)
* 1-(2-Naphthyl)piperazine (2-NP)
Arylpiperazines
Naphthalenes
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