Metralindole (Inkazan) is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A (RIMA) which was investigated in Russia as a potential antidepressant.[1] It is structurally and pharmacologically related to pirlindole.

Metralindole
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
Oral
ATC code
  • none
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
  • 2,4,5,6-tetrahydro-9-methoxy-4-methyl-1H-3,4,6a-triazafluoranthene
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H17N3O
Molar mass255.321 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CN1CCN2C3=C(C=C(C=C3)OC)C4=C2C1=NCC4

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References

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  1. ^ Andreeva NI, Golovina SM, Faermark MF, Shvarts GI, Mashkovskiĭ MD (1991). "[The comparative influence of pyrazidol, inkazan and other antidepressant monoamine oxidase inhibitors on the pressor effect of tyramine]". Farmakologiia i Toksikologiia (in Russian). 54 (2): 38–40. PMID 1884793.