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Doxepin

Anti depressants

Description

Tricyclic antidepressant class of medications.

Mechanism of action

Doxepin produce anti-depressant effect by blocking the neuronal uptake of noradrenaline and exert anti-cholinergic activity. They also inhibit neuronal uptake of 5HT and dopamine. The exact mechanism of action is not known. The antidepressant effect is noticed after 3-4 weeks of drug administration.

 

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Mechanism of action

Doxepin produce anti-depressant effect by blocking the neuronal uptake of noradrenaline and exert anti-cholinergic activity. They also inhibit neuronal uptake of 5HT and dopamine. The exact mechanism of action is not known. The antidepressant effect is noticed after 3-4 weeks of drug administration.

 

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