beta-Methylimipramine
Brand names,
beta-Methylimipramine
Analogs
beta-Methylimipramine
Brand Names Mixture
beta-Methylimipramine
Chemical_Formula
C20H26N2
beta-Methylimipramine
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/trimipramine.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
beta-Methylimipramine
Molecular Weight
294.434 g/mol
beta-Methylimipramine
Melting Point
45 oC
beta-Methylimipramine
H2O Solubility
Slightly soluble
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State
Solid
beta-Methylimipramine
LogP
4.453
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Dosage Forms
Capsule; Tablet
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Indication
For the treatment of depression and depression accompanied by anxiety, agitation or sleep disturbance
beta-Methylimipramine
Pharmacology
Trimipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It was thought that tricylic antidepressants work by inhibiting the re-uptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin by nerve cells. However, this response occurs immediately, yet mood does not lift for around two weeks. It is now thought that changes occur in receptor sensitivity in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. The hippocampus is part of the limbic system, a part of the brain involved in emotions. Presynaptic receptors are affected: a1 and b1 receptors are sensitized, a2 receptors are desensitised (leading to increased noradrenaline production). Tricyclics are also known as effective analgesics for different types of pain, especially neuropathic or neuralgic pain. A precise mechanism for their analgesic action is unknown, but it is thought that they modulate anti-pain opioid systems in the CNS via an indirect serotonergic route. They are also effective in migraine prophylaxis, but not in abortion of acute migraine attack. The mechanism of their anti-migraine action is also thought to be serotonergic.
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Absorption
Rapid absorption
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side effects and Toxicity
Side effects include agitation, coma, confusion, convulsions, dilated pupils, disturbed concentration, drowsiness, hallucinations, high fever, irregular heart rate, low body temperature, muscle rigidity, overactive reflexes, severely low blood pressure, stupor, vomiting
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Patient Information
PATIENT INFORMATION
Follow the links
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/trimipramine_pi.htm
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/trimipramine_wcp.htm
http://www.drugs.com/cons/Trimipramine.html
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals