Melovine
Melovine Brand names, Melovine Analogs
Melovine Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Melovine Chemical_Formula
C13H16N2O2
Melovine RX_link
No information avaliable
Melovine fda sheet
Melovine msds (material safety sheet)
Melovine Synthesis Reference
Szmuszkovicz et al., J. Org. Chem. 25, 857 (1960)
Melovine Molecular Weight
232.278 g/mol
Melovine Melting Point
117 oC
Melovine H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Melovine State
Solid
Melovine LogP
1.536
Melovine Dosage Forms
Capsules; Liquid; Lozenge; Tablets
Melovine Indication
For the treatment of insomnia and jet lag
Melovine Pharmacology
Melatonin is a hormone normally produced in the pineal gland and released into the blood. The essential amino acid L-tryptophan is a precursor in the synthesis of melatonin. It helps regulate sleep-wake cycles or the circadian rhythm. Production of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by light. High levels of melatonin induce sleep and so consumption of the drug can be used to combat insomnia and jet lag.
Melovine Absorption
The absorption and bioavailability of melatonin varies widely.
Melovine side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rat: LD50 = >3200 mg/kg
Melovine Patient Information
Melovine Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
