| Synonyms: |
(+)-4-propyl-9-hydroxynaphthoxazine,
(+)-PHNO,
(4aR,10bR)-4-propyl-3,4,4a,5,6,10b-hexahydro-2H-naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]oxazin-9-ol,
(4aR-trans)-3,4,4a,5,6,10b-hexahydro-4-propyl-2H-naphth[1,2-b]-1,4-oxazin-9-ol,
dopazinol,
naxagolida,
naxagolide,
naxagolidum,
nazagolide,
PHNO
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| Definition: |
An organic heterotricyclic compound that is (4aR,10bR)-3,4,4a,5,6,10b-hexahydro-2H-naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]oxazine substituted by propyl and hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 9, respectively. It is a potent dopamine D2-receptor agonist and its hydrochloride salt was under clinical development by Merck & Co as a potential antiparkinsonian agent (now discontinued). |