What is Ketensin used for?

Ketensin is indicated for Hypertensive disorder.

What development phase is Ketensin in?

Ketensin is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Ketensin?

KETANSERIN is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Ketensin.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Ketensin (KETANSERIN)

FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 26/100

At a glance

Generic name	KETANSERIN
Drug class	ketanserin
Target	5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Cardiovascular
Phase	FDA-approved

Approved indications

Hypertensive disorder

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Effect of Ketanserin, Olanzapine, and Lorazepam After LSD Administration on the Acute Response to LSD in Healthy Subjects (PHASE1)
Role of the Serotonin 2A Receptor in Psilocybin-induced Altered States of Consciousness (PHASE1)
Direct Comparison of Altered States of Consciousness Induced by LSD, Psilocybin, and DMT in Healthy Participants (PHASE1)
The Neurobiological Effect of 5-HT2AR Modulation (PHASE1)
Role of the Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptor in Mescaline-induced Altered States of Consciousness (PHASE1)
Effect of Ketanserin After LSD Administration (PHASE1)
Role of the Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptor in LSD-induced Altered States of Consciousness (LDR-Study) (EARLY_PHASE1)
Ketanserin Effects on Peripheral Temperature and Lactate (PHASE4)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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