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Update Date 2009-02-19 16:05:02
Primary Accession Number DB01623
Secondary Accession Number Not Available
Name Thiothixene
Drug Type
  • Approved
  • Small Molecule
Description A thioxanthine used as an antipsychotic agent. Its effects are similar to the phenothiazine antipsychotics. [PubChem]
Synonyms
  1. (e)-thiothixene
  2. Cis-thiothixene
  3. Thiothixine
  4. Tiotixene
  5. Tiotixeno [inn-spanish]
  6. Tiotixenum [inn-latin]
Brand Names
  1. Navan
  2. Navane
  3. Navaron
  4. Orbinamon
Brand Mixtures Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name (9Z)-N,N-dimethyl-9-[3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)propylidene]thioxanthene-2-sulfonamide
Chemical Formula C23H29N3O2S2
Chemical Structure Structure
CAS Registry Number 5591-45-7
InChI Identifier InChI=1/C23H29N3O2S2/c1-24(2)30(27,28)18-10-11-23-21(17-18)19(20-7-4-5-9-22(20)29-23)8-6-12-26-15-13-25(3)14-16-26/h4-5,7-11,17H,6,12-16H2,1-3H3/b19-8-
InChI Key GFBKORZTTCHDGY-UWVJOHFNBF
KEGG Drug Not Available
KEGG Compound Not Available
PubChem Compound 941651 Link Image
PubChem Substance 10391422 Link Image
ChEBI ID Not Available
PharmGKB ID PA451669 Link Image
HET ID Not Available
GenBank ID Not Available
Drug ID Number [DIN] 00024430 Link Image
RxList Link http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/thiothix.htm Link Image
PDRhealth Link http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdrugprofiles/drugs/nav1285.shtml Link Image
Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiothixene Link Image
FDA Label Not Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Not Available
Synthesis Reference Not Available
Average Molecular Weight 443.6250
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight 443.1701
State Solid
Melting Point Not Available
Experimental Water Solubility Not Available Source: PhysProp
Predicted Water Solubility 1.39e-02 mg/mL Calculated using ALOGPS
Experimental LogP/Hydrophobicity Not Available Source: PhysProp
Predicted LogP 4.01 Calculated using ALOGPS
Experimental LogS Not Available
Predicted LogS -4.50 Calculated using ALOGPS
Experimental Caco2 Permeability Not Available
pKa/Isoelectric Point Not Available
Mass Spectrum Not Available
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2D Structure
3D Structure
Experimental PDB ID Not Available
Isomeric SMILES CN1CCN(CC\C=C2\C3=CC=CC=C3SC3=C2C=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)N(C)C)CC1
Canonical SMILES CN1CCN(CCC=C2C3=CC=CC=C3SC3=C2C=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)N(C)C)CC1
Drug Category
  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Dopamine Antagonists
ATC Codes Not Available
AHFS Codes Not Available
Indication For the management of schizophrenia.
Pharmacology Thiothixene is an antipsychotic of the thioxanthene series. Navane possesses certain chemical and pharmacological similarities to the piperazine phenothiazines and differences from the aliphatic group of phenothiazines. Although widely used in the treatment of schizophrenia for several decades, thiothixene is seldom used today in favor of atypical antipsychotics such as risperidone.
Mechanism of Action Not Available
Absorption Not Available
Toxicity Symptoms of overdose include central nervous system depression, coma, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, head tilted to the side, low blood pressure, muscle twitching, rigid muscles, salivation, tremors, walking disturbances, and weakness.
Protein Binding Not Available
Biotransformation Hepatic.
Half Life 10-20 hours
Dosage Forms
Form Route
Capsule Oral
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Interactions Not Available
Drug Interactions
Drug Interaction
Abarelix May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Amantadine Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Amantadine. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Amiodarone May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Amitriptyline May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Amoxapine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Apomorphine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Apomorphine Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Apomorphine. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Arsenic trioxide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Bromocriptine Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Bromocriptine. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Chlorpromazine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Ciprofloxacin The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Ciprofloxacin, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Ciprofloxacin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Cisapride May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Clarithromycin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Clomipramine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Dasatinib May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Desipramine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Disopyramide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Dofetilide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Dofetilide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Dolasetron May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Domperidone May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Doxepin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Droperidol May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Erythromycin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Flecainide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Fluconazole May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Fluoxetine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Flupenthixol May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Fluvoxamine The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Fluvoxamine, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Fluvoxamine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Foscarnet May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Gatifloxacin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Halofantrine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Haloperidol May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Ibutilide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Imipramine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Indapamide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Isradipine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Ketoconazole The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Ketoconazole, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Ketoconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Lapatinib May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Levodopa Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Levodopa. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Levofloxacin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Lidocaine The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Lidocaine, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Lidocaine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Loxapine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Maprotiline May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Mefloquine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Mesoridazine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Methadone May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Methoxsalen The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Methoxsalen, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Methoxsalen is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Mexiletine The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Mexiletine, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Mexiletine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Moxifloxacin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Nilotinib May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Concomitant therapy should be avoided.
Norfloxacin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Norfloxacin The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Norfloxacin, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Norfloxacin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Nortriptyline May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Octreotide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Ofloxacin The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Ofloxacin, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Ofloxacin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Pentamidine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Perflutren May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Pergolide Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Pergolide. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Pimozide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Pramipexole Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Pramipexole. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Pramlintide The anticholinergic effects of Tranylcypromine may be enhanced by Pramlintide. Additive effects of reduced GI motility may occur. Pramlintide slows gastic emptying and should not be used with drugs that alter GI motility (e.g. anticholinergics). Consider alternative treatments or use caution during concomitant therapy.
Primaquine The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Primaquine, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Primaquine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Probucol May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Procainamide May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Propafenone May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Protriptyline May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Quetiapine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Quinine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Concomitant therapy should be avoided.
Ranolazine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Risperidone May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Ropinirole Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Ropinirole. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Sotalol May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Sparfloxacin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Sunitinib May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Tacrolimus May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Telithromycin May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Tetrabenazine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Thiabendazole The strong CYP1A2 inhibitor, Thiobendazole, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Thiothixene, a CYP1A2 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Thiothixene therapeutic and adverse effects if Thiobendazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Thioridazine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Concomitant therapy is contraindicated.
Toremifene May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Trimipramine May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Voriconazole May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Vorinostat May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Ziprasidone May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Concomitant therapy is contraindicated.
Zuclopenthixol May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
rotigotine transdermal patch Thiothixene may antaonize the effects of the anti-Parkinsonian agent, Rotigotine. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for decreased effects of both agents.
Food Interactions Not Available
Pathways Not Available
General References
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Organisms Affected
  • Humans and other mammals

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