U93385 is a 5-HT₁A receptor agonist. U93385 exhibits no significant α₂ adrenergic, D₂ dopamine, or other receptor activities. U93385 has a heart rate regulating effect, stimulating the vagus nerve to induce bradycardia. U93385 can be used to study the 5-HT₁A receptor-mediated vagal nerve tolerance mechanism.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.