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The generic name of this medication is amoxapine and brand name is the same at the generic name. No other brand names are available currently.

The active ingredient of this medication is amoxapine.

Amoxapine is manufactured by Lederle Laboratories.

It is primarily used in treating depression.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in treating depression.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Anxiety;
Changes in appetite;
Changes in blood pressure;
Clumsiness;
Confusion;
Constipation;
Dizziness;
Drowsiness;
Dry mouth;
Excitement;
Headache;
Increased sweating;
Nausea;
Nervousness;
Nightmares;
Pounding in the chest;
Restlessness;
Sleeplessness;
Swelling;
Tiredness;
Tremors;
Weakness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
A history of heart attack and are recovering from the same;
A history of taking or who have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days;
A history of taking clonidine, guanethidine, H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole), or macrolide or ketolide (eg, erythromycin).

Drug Interactions:
Antiarrhythmics (eg, propafenone, flecainide), carbamazepine, cimetidine, fluconazole, SSRIs (eg, fluoxetine) H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole), macrolides or ketolides (eg, erythromycin), mibefradil, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), quinidine, or terbinafine;
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or sympathomimetics (eg, albuterol, amphetamine, pseudoephedrine);
Clonidine, guanethidine, or guanfacine.

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About Amoxapine

The generic name of this medication is amoxapine and brand name is the same at the generic name. No other brand names are available currently. The active ingredient of this medication is amoxapine. Amoxapine is manufactured by Lederle Laboratories. It is primarily used in treating depression.

About Amoxapine

Amoxapine (brand-names Asendin, Asendis, Defanyl, Demolox, Moxadil) is a tricyclic antidepressant of the dibenzoxazepine class. It is used in the treatment of depression, panic disorders and bipolar disorder.

Amoxapine is a strong reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine and weak reuptake inhibitor of serotonin. One of its major metabolites, 7-hydroxyamoxapine, has a dopamine receptor blocking effect.

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