Osanetant (SR-142801) was a neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist developed by Sanofi-Synthélabo which was being researched for the treatment of schizophrenia but was discontinued. It was the first non-peptide NK3 antagonist developed in the mid-1990s Other potential applications for osanetant is in the treatment of drug addiction as it has been found to block the effects of cocaine in animal models.
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