Lorcaserin Hydrochloride

Overview

Lorcaserin Hydrochloride is used for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related medical problems. It works by selectively activating serotonin 2C receptors in the brain, which can help a person eat less and feel full after eating smaller amounts of food.

Chemical identity

IUPAC name

7-chloro-5-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine

Canonical SMILES

CC1CNCCC2=C1C=C(C=C2)Cl

InChIKey

XTTZERNUQAFMOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Therapeutic areas