AMOXAPINE

'Amoxapine' (brand-names 'Asendin'®, 'Asendis'®, 'Defanyl'®, 'Demolox'®, 'Moxadil'®) is a tricyclic antidepressant of the dibenzoxazepine class. It is used in the treatment of depression, panic disorders and bipolar disorder.
Amoxapine is a strong reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine and weak reuptake inhibitor of serotonin. One of its major metabolites, 7-hydroxyamoxapine, has a dopamine receptor blocking effect.

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See also

★ Loxapine

References

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