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... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring > Dibenzoxazepines > Loxapine > Amoxapine

Preferred term

Amoxapine  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 2-Chloro-11-(1-piperazinyl)dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine
  • Desmethylloxapine

Scope note

  • The N-demethylated derivative of the antipsychotic agent LOXAPINE that works by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, or both; it also blocks dopamine receptors. Amoxapine is used for the treatment of depression.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under DIBENZOXAZEPINES 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000657

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