Oxaprotiline
Oxaprotiline (developmental code name CGP-6085), is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that was developed in the late 1960s by Ciba, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company. It is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with negligible effects on serotonin and dopamine reuptake.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Oxaprotiline acts as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and has negligible effects on the reuptake of serotonin and dopamine. It is also known to act as an antagonist of the histamine H1 receptor and alpha-1 adrenergic receptor, which may contribute to its side effect profile.
Clinical Use[edit | edit source]
Oxaprotiline is used in the treatment of depression. It has similar efficacy to other TCAs and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of depressive disorders.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of oxaprotiline include dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and dizziness. Less common side effects can include tachycardia, hypotension, and urinary retention. As with other TCAs, oxaprotiline can also cause cardiotoxicity in overdose.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Tricyclic antidepressant
- Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- Histamine H1 receptor
- Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor
References[edit | edit source]
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