Detomidine carboxylic acid is the main urine metabolite of detomidine. Detomidine is a synthetic α2-adrenergic agonist and an animal analgesic. Detomidine also has heart and breathing effects, and has a diuretic effect.
QAQ dichloride is a photoswitchable compound that blocks voltage-gated Na v and K v channels. Its channel-blocking activity is observed in the trans form of the azobenzene photoswitch, while the cis form does not exhibit this effect. This compound is membrane-impermeant and selectively enters pain-sensing neurons expressing endogenous import channels. QAQ dichloride functions as a light-sensitive analgesic and provides a valuable tool for investigating signaling mechanisms involved in acute and chronic pain [1] [2].
Enadoline (Free Base) is a kappa-opioid receptor agonist; PD 129290 (CAM 570; CI 977) is the S,S(-)-enantiomer; PD 129289 (CAM 569) is the corresponding R,R(+)-enantiomer. In human studies, it produced visual distortions and feelings of dissociation, reminiscent of the effects of salvinorin A. It was studied as a potential analgesic, but abandoned because of the dose-limiting effects of dysphoria, which could be expected from a κ-opioid agonist. There was mention of its potential in treating comatose head injury or stroke victims, where that type of side effect would be immaterial.