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Status:
US Approved Rx (2001)
First approved in 1987

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Fluoxetine hydrochloride is the first agent of the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine is a racemic mixture of the R- and S- enantiomers and are of equivalent pharmacologic activity. Despite d...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1987)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Amitriptyline is a derivative of dibenzocycloheptadiene and a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) and is mainly used to treat symptoms of depression. It works on the central nervous system (CNS) by inhibiting the membrane pump mechanism responsible for up...
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Melitracen (HCl) is a tricyclic antidepressant with actions and effects similar to amitriptyline.Melitracen (HCl) is given orally in the treatment of depression. It should be withdrawn gradually to reduce the risk of withdrawl symptoms. Melitracen (H...