Desipramine FDA Link Generic

A tricyclic dibenzazepine compound that potentiates neurotransmission. Desipramine selectively blocks reuptake of norepinephrine from the neural synapse, and also appears to impair serotonin transport. This compound also possesses minor anticholinergic activity, through its affinity to muscarinic receptors.

Also Known As:

Pertofrane; Norpramin; Apo-Desipramine; Demethylimipramine; Desipramine Hydrochloride; Novo-Desipramine; Nu-Desipramine; PMS-Desipramine; Pertofran; Pertrofran; Petylyl; Ratio-Desipramine; Apo Desipramine; Hydrochloride, Desipramine; Novo Desipramine; Nu Desipramine; PMS Desipramine; Ratio Desipramine; Desmethylimipramine; 5H-Dibenz(b,f)azepine-5-propanamine, 10,11-dihydro-N-methyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
Enzyme Inhibitors

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Dibenzazepines: 4
      - Desipramine: 827

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)