Application
(±)-Sulpiride was used to study the effect of dopamine D2 receptor signaling on calcium channels in rat pituitary melanotropic cells.47
Biochem/physiol Actions
(±)-Sulpiride is a D2 dopamine antagonist and an effective treatment for schizophrenia when used in combination with clozapine, a relatively weak D2-dopaminergic antagonist. It is an antipsychotic agent and also exhibits neuroleptic properties but poorly penetrates the central nervous system.45,46
Features and Benefits
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Reconstitution
Solutions may be stored for several days at 4 °C.
- UPC:
- 51143213
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- S8010-100G
- CAS:
- 15676-16-1