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Desipramine
Medical Definition: | 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 anticholingeric activity, through its affinity to muscarinic receptors. | |
Also Called: | Desipramine Hydrochloride,Pertofrane | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 50-47-5 |
Desipramine Medical Definitions and Terms
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