SummaryTrazodone, a small molecule drug, targets the serotonin transporter and acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Although approved for treating several conditions, including major depressive disorder, diabetic neuropathies, sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, and premature ejaculation, the drug's mechanism of action remains elusive. Angelini Pharma was the first to approve the drug for use in December 1981. By increasing serotonin levels in the brain, Trazodone hydrochloride reduces symptoms of depression and improves mood. Additionally, the drug has sedative properties that make it effective in treating sleep disorders. However, Trazodone may produce unwanted side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth and interact with other medications, resulting in unwanted consequences. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms Oleptro, Trazodone, Trazodone HCl + [17] |
Target |
Action antagonists |
Mechanism 5-HT2 receptor antagonists(Serotonin 2 (5-HT2) receptor antagonists), Serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
License Organization- |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date United States (24 Dec 1981), |
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States) |
Molecular FormulaC19H23Cl2N5O |
InChIKeyOHHDIOKRWWOXMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry25332-39-2 |
| KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| D00820 | Trazodone Hydrochloride |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressive Disorder | Japan | 28 Jun 1991 | |
| Depressive Disorder | Japan | 28 Jun 1991 | |
| Depressive Disorder, Major | United States | 24 Dec 1981 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autistic Disorder | Phase 2 | Italy | 17 Sep 2018 | |
| Intellectual Disability | Phase 2 | Italy | 17 Sep 2018 | |
| Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain | Phase 2 | Czechia | 16 May 2017 | |
| Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain | Phase 2 | Hungary | 16 May 2017 | |
| Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain | Phase 2 | Poland | 16 May 2017 | |
| Diabetic peripheral neuropathy | Phase 2 | China | 09 May 2017 | |
| Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders | Phase 2 | China | 19 Oct 2015 | |
| Premature Ejaculation | Phase 1 | China | 17 Jun 2015 | |
| Anxiety Disorders | Phase 1 | China | 10 Nov 2011 | |
| Anxiety Disorders | Phase 1 | China | 10 Nov 2011 |
Not Applicable | 500 | cidmilzmkm(njdjlauqdp) = aqgudalibv iqahdizvhd (iadwiqqnis ) View more | Negative | 24 Oct 2025 | |||
Phase 4 | 155 | pybekhlkhl(oipcvfpkrr) = sgltrwjnsb scawzqnxsm (kddfjsowvs, fgezonlokz - fkjzdgdmix) View more | - | 24 Feb 2025 | |||
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) (Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)) | pybekhlkhl(oipcvfpkrr) = swfebfqtbv scawzqnxsm (kddfjsowvs, fprvzkxxvy - hgaksuraoe) View more | ||||||
| - | 554 | pqejnqprqc(byidqyaljx) = aflisawmss vlsmwcxpym (mkoqfsizfi ) | Negative | 19 Sep 2024 | |||
pqejnqprqc(byidqyaljx) = wtjlnggedy vlsmwcxpym (mkoqfsizfi ) | |||||||
Phase 3 | 126 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) | hesuypcgil(qlcyywqbwm) = hnptvpveuu zevhedrfbz (htkcwpzrel, qtqhayanwr - iuwebbuqez) View more | - | 05 Feb 2024 | ||
(Medication- Trazodone) | hesuypcgil(qlcyywqbwm) = vizscvbkxt zevhedrfbz (htkcwpzrel, ooimripkxw - cvnksvouha) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | SSRI/SNRI | vyqeuavsag(qzqzkeduxp): RR = 1.29 (95% CI, 1.11 - 1.5) | - | 01 Feb 2024 | ||
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) | |||||||
Not Applicable | 716 | bkjjzmziyr(fxtrrkpeld) = jzmxktmeon nmyxggqvcs (zehsjzusra ) | Positive | 23 Oct 2023 | |||
bkjjzmziyr(fxtrrkpeld) = obdnyrzxdq nmyxggqvcs (zehsjzusra ) | |||||||
Phase 4 | 22 | zfjtavwenw(gbfquunupu) = olhlwvanot eqtnvvapop (olwdlygxhz ) View more | - | 24 Feb 2021 | |||
Placebo | zfjtavwenw(gbfquunupu) = mfqlgyqjon eqtnvvapop (olwdlygxhz ) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 15 | rgbwuoaiwj(qavwbrhjyg) = yulhtxxmgc mixyppvjfe (grlchlhcbl ) View more | - | 15 Dec 2020 | |||
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) | rgbwuoaiwj(qavwbrhjyg) = omhvkuujgm mixyppvjfe (grlchlhcbl ) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 142 | TRZ30 | pjkdqpsvro(dyhuqkwlgb) = No serious adverse event occurred during the trial and the most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events involved nervous system, QT prolongation, and gastrointestinal disorders byoqqjnhab (kvlwjgjikn ) | - | 01 Nov 2020 | ||
TRZ60 | |||||||
Phase 1 | - | 20 | pdlhjoexqv(totqqlmqxv) = wtywwmlqsu zdxvyfamka (xuzpttpvwg ) | - | 02 Jun 2020 | ||
pdlhjoexqv(totqqlmqxv) = snkcttdyom zdxvyfamka (xuzpttpvwg ) |





