Trazodone
| Definition: |
A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) |
| Also Called: |
AF-1161,Molipaxin,Trazodone Hydrochloride,Trittico |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
19794-93-5 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Piperazines (1971-1974),Pyridines (1971-1974),Triazoles (1971-1974) |
Trazodone Definitions and Terms
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