Chemistry:Benmoxin

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Short description: Chemical compound
Benmoxin
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administration
Oral
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  • None
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H16N2O
Molar mass240.306 g·mol−1
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Benmoxin (trade names Neuralex, Nerusil), also known as mebamoxine, is an irreversible and nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) of the hydrazine class.[1][2] It was synthesized in 1967 and was subsequently used as an antidepressant in Europe, but is now no longer marketed.[1][2]

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