Fenpentadiol (
INN
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) (brand names Tredum, Trefenum; developmental code name Rd-292), also known as phenpentanediol, is a
drug described as a
tranquilizer
A tranquilizer is a drug that is designed for the treatment of anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind, specifically to reduce states of anxiety and tension.
Etymology
Tranquilizer, as a term, was first used by F.F. Yonk ...
and
antidepressant that was formerly marketed in
Europe
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.
It also has
stimulant,
sedative, and
anxiolytic
An anxiolytic (; also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiet ...
effects, with the latter two occurring only at higher doses.
The following literature incidence of the fenpentadiol has been found and quoted:
References
Antidepressants
Chloroarenes
Diols
Drugs with unknown mechanisms of action
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