Laudanosine or N-methyltetrahydropapaverine is a recognized metabolite[1] of atracurium and cisatracurium. Laudanosine decreases the seizure threshold, and thus it can induce seizures if present at sufficient threshold concentrations; however such concentrations are unlikely to be produced consequent to chemodegradable metabolism of clinically administered doses of cisatracurium or atracurium.
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IUPAC name
(1S)-1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy- 2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinoline
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Other names
N-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropapaverine
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.018.412 |
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Molar mass | 357.450 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 89 °C (192 °F; 362 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Laudanosine also occurs naturally in minute amounts (0.1%) in opium, from which it was first isolated in 1871.[2] Partial dehydrogenation of laudanosine will lead to papaverine, the alkaloid found in the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum).
Laudanosine is a benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid. It has been shown to interact with GABA receptors, glycine receptors, opioid receptors, and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors,[1][3][4] but not benzodiazepine or muscarinic receptors which are also involved in epilepsy and other types of seizures.[5]
References
- ^ a b Fodale V, Santamaria LB (July 2002). "Laudanosine, an atracurium and cisatracurium metabolite". Eur J Anaesthesiol. 19 (7): 466–73. doi:10.1017/s0265021502000777. PMID 12113608.
- ^ Burger A (2005) [1954]. "The Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids". In Manske RHF, Holmes HL (eds.) (ed.). The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Physiology. Vol. 4. New York: Academic Press. p. 48. ISBN 0-12-469504-3.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Katz Y, Gavish M (Jan 1989). "Laudanosine does not displace receptor-specific ligands from the benzodiazepinergic or muscarinic receptors". Anesthesiol. 70 (1): 109–111. doi:10.1097/00000542-198901000-00020. PMID 2536252.