maleate

• Substantivo que designa o sal ou éster do ácido maleico, usado na indústria farmacêutica; em farmacologia, refere-se frequentemente a um sal de maleato empregado em medicamentos, inclusive como antidepressivo não tricíclico com ação de ativação psicomotora.

A noun referring to a salt or ester of maleic acid, often used in pharmaceutical contexts as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation.

1. Salt or ester of maleic acidC1formalscientific

   A chemical compound formed from maleic acid, commonly encountered as a salt or ester in organic chemistry and industrial applications.

   Sal ou éster do ácido maleico

   • Sodium maleate is often used as a buffering agent in biochemical research.
   • The ester maleate can be synthesized through a simple reaction with an alcohol.
   • Many maleate salts are soluble in water under standard conditions.

2. Antidepressant drugC1formalmedical

   A nontricyclic antidepressant agent that acts as a psychomotor activator, sometimes prescribed to treat depression.

   Antidepressivo

   • The doctor prescribed maleate to help with the patient's lack of energy and motivation.
   • Maleate is considered a nontricyclic option for psychomotor activation in depressive disorders.
   • Clinical studies show that maleate can improve alertness in some patients.