Ondansetron, synthesis

Further divergence from classical benzamide structure is represented by the synthesis of ondansetron (GRF 38032F, (33)), a potent 5-HT3 receptor antagonist where the basic nitrogen atom is part of an imidazole ring and the aromatic ring is part of tetrahydrocarbazolone ring system [27],... 

Study and classification of serotonin receptors has resulted in the design and synthesis of highly selective medicines such as Sumatriptan, for the treatment of migraine, Ondansetron for the suppression of the nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and Alosetron for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. 

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