Desipramine Definition

dĭ-zĭprə-mēn, dĕzə-prămĭn
noun
A tricyclic antidepressant, C18 H22 N2 , given in its hydrochloride form that selectively blocks reuptake of norepinephrine.
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Origin of Desipramine

  • desmethyl (des-) (variant of de–) (methyl) (im)ipramine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Desipramine Sentence Examples

  • They include amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline, and trimipramine.

  • The most commonly used ones are nortriptyline (Pamelor), desipramine (Elavil), and imipramine (Tofranil).

  • Antidepressants commonly used to treat bulimia include desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), and fluoxetine (Prozac).

  • Such tricyclic antidepressants as desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofane) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are frequently recommended as well.

  • Reported side effects of these drugs include persistent dry mouth, sedation, disorientation, and cardiac arrhythmia (particularly with desipramine).

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