Maprotiline
Definition
Maprotiline is an oral antidepressant. It is a member of the tetracyclic antidepressant family of compounds. In the United States, it is sold under the trade name Ludiomil.
Purpose
Maprotiline is an antidepressant intended for use by persons with depressive neurosis and bipolar syndrome. It is also occasionally used for the relief of anxiety associated with depression.
Description
Maprotiline elevates mood. The precise pharmacological mode of action is not fully understood but it is thought to inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine at nerve endings in the
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