Lisuride [Inn]

Lisuride [Inn] - General Information

An ergot derivative that acts as an agonist at dopamine D2 receptors (dopamine agonists). It may also act as an antagonist at dopamine D1 receptors, and as an agonist at some serotonin receptors (serotonin agonists). [PubChem]

Pharmacology of Lisuride [Inn]

Not Available

Additional information about Lisuride [Inn]

Lisuride [Inn] Indication: For the management of Parkinson's Disease
Mechanism Of Action: Lisuride [Inn] is an anti-Parkinson drug chemically related to the dopaminergic ergoline Parkinson's drugs. Lisuride [Inn] binds to the 5-HT(1A) and 5-HT(2A/2C) receptors. It is also thought to bind to the dopamine receptor and to act as a dopamine agonist. Evidence has also emerged that Lisuride [Inn] also binds to the Histamine H1 receptor. Lisuride [Inn] is also used to lower prolactin and, in low doses, to prevent migraine attacks.
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Lisuride
Synonyms: Not Available
Drug Category: Antiparkinson Agents; Antidyskinetics
Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Lisuride: Lisurida [Inn-Spanish]; Lisuride Maleate; Lisuride [Inn]; Lisuridum [Inn-Latin]; Lysuride;
Absorption: Not Available
Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available
Protein Binding: about 15%
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Lisuride [Inn]: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: Not Available
Chemical Formula: C20H26N4O
Lisuride on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisuride
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals