Concept information
Preferred term
Desipramine
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Demethylimipramine
- Desmethylimipramine
Scope note
- 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 anticholinergic activity, through its affinity to muscarinic receptors.
History note
- 65(63)
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003891
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