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What is Trazodone?
Trazodone belongs to the group of medicines known as antidepressants or ``mood elevators.'' It is used to relieve mental depression and depression that sometimes occurs with anxiety.
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Also known as Desyrel, Trittico, Trazodone Hydrochloride, desyrel dividose, Molipaxin, Thombran, Deprax
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Trazodone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro, Beneficat, Deprax, Desirel, Molipaxin, Thombran, Trazorel, Trialodine, Trittico, Mesyrel) is an antidepressant of the serotonin ... Read more on
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Trazodone
Trazodone hydrochloride is an antidepressant chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other known antidepressant agents. Trazodone hydrochloride is a triazolopyridine derivative designated as 2-[3-[4-(m -Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl] propyl] s -triazolo[4,3- a ]-pyridin-3(2 H)-one monohydrochloride. It is a white orderless crystalline powder which is freely soluble in water. Read more on
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Trazodone
Trazodone is used to treat depression. Trazodone is in a class of medications called serotonin modulators. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance. Read more on
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Desyrel Dividose
Trazodone belongs to the group of medicines known as antidepressants or ``mood elevators.'' It is used to relieve mental depression and depression that sometimes occurs with anxiety. Read more on
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Description and Clinical Pharmacology
Trazodone hydrochloride is an antidepressant chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other known antidepressant agents. Trazodone hydrochloride is a triazolopyridine derivative designated as 2-[3-[4-(m -Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl] s -triazolo[4,3- a ]-pyridin-3(2 H )-one monohydrochloride. It is a white orderless crystalline powder which is freely soluble in water. The structural formula is represented below: 19H22ClN5O•HCl M.W....
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Drug Interactions, Overdosage and Contraindications
In vitro drug metabolism studies suggest that there is a potential for drug interactions when trazodone is given with CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ritonavir, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, increased the Cmax, AUC, and elimination half-life, and decreased clearance of trazodone after administration of ritonavir twice daily for 2 days. Adverse effects including nausea, hypotension, and syncope were observed when ritonavir and trazodone were co-administered. It is likely that ketoconazole, indinavir, and other...
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Indications and Dosage
Trazodone hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of depression. The efficacy of trazodone has been demonstrated in both inpatient and out-patient settings and for depressed patients with and without prominent anxiety. The depressive illness of patients studied corresponds to the Major Depressive Episode criteria of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, III.a
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Other Rx Information
Williams JBW, Ed: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-III, American Psychiatric Association May, 1980.
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Precautions
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to check the medicine's effects and to change the dose if needed.
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Proper Use
To lessen stomach upset and to reduce dizziness and lightheadedness, take this medicine with or shortly after a meal or light snack, even for a daily bedtime dose, unless your doctor has told you to take it on an empty stomach.
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Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
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Summary
Trazodone hydrochloride is an antidepressant chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other known antidepressant agents. Trazodone hydrochloride is a triazolopyridine derivative designated as 2-[3-[4-(m -Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl] propyl] s -triazolo[4,3- a ]-pyridin-3(2 H)-one monohydrochloride. It is a white orderless crystalline powder which is freely soluble in water.
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