Itruvone (; developmental code name PH10), also known as pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, is a
vomeropherine which is under development by VistaGen Therapeutics as a
nasal spray
Nasal sprays are used to deliver medications Route of administration#Local, locally in the nasal cavities or systemic administration, systemically. They are used locally for conditions such as nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis. In some sit ...
for the treatment of
major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive depression (mood), low mood, low self-esteem, and anhedonia, loss of interest or pleasure in normally ...
.
See also
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List of investigational antidepressants
This is a list of investigational antidepressants, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of depression but are not yet approved. Specific indications include major depressive disorder, treatment-resista ...
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List of neurosteroids ยง Pheromones and pherines
References
Ethynyl compounds
Experimental antidepressants
Ketones
Pregnanes
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