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Clomipramine, sold under the brand name Anafranil among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). [5] It is used in the treatment of various conditions, most notably obsessive–compulsive disorder but also many other disorders, including hyperacusis, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, trichotillomania, [6] body dysmorphic disorder [7] [8] [9] and chronic pain. [5]
Imipramine, sold under the brand name Tofranil, among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) mainly used in the treatment of depression. It is also effective in treating anxiety and panic disorder. Imipramine is taken by mouth. Common side effects of imipramine include dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate ...
Serotonin. A serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) is a type of drug which acts as a reuptake inhibitor of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) by blocking the action of the serotonin transporter (SERT). This in turn leads to increased extracellular concentrations of serotonin and, therefore, an increase in serotonergic ...
Desipramine, sold under the brand name Norpramin among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression. [8] It acts as a relatively selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, though it does also have other activities such as weak serotonin reuptake inhibitory, α 1-blocking, antihistamine, and anticholinergic effects.
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are a class of medications that are used primarily as antidepressants. TCAs were discovered in the early 1950s and were marketed later in the decade. [1] They are named after their chemical structure, which contains three rings of atoms. Tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs), which contain four rings of atoms, are ...
Lofepramine is a strong inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake and a moderate inhibitor of serotonin reuptake. [14] It is a weak-intermediate level antagonist of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. [14] Lofepramine has been said to be a prodrug of desipramine, [30] although there is also evidence against this notion.
Bupropion was originally called by the generic name amfebutamone, before being renamed in 2000. [16] In 2022, it was the 21st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 25 million prescriptions. [37][38] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Doxepin is a medication belonging to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) [10] class of drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic hives, and insomnia. [10][11] For hives it is a less preferred alternative to antihistamines. [10] It has a mild to moderate benefit for sleeping problems. [12]