Chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₃N Molecular mass: 277.403 g/mol PubChem compound: 4011
Maprotiline is a tetracyclic antidepressant, psychoanaleptics, non-selective mono-amine reuptake inhibitor, which shares a number of basic therapeutic properties with the tricyclic antidepressants. It displays a well-balanced spectrum of action, brightening mood and alleviating anxiety, agitation and psychomotor retardation. In masked depression, it can exert a favourable influence on somatic symptoms.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N06AA21 | Maprotiline | N Nervous system → N06 Psychoanaleptics → N06A Antidepressants → N06AA Non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibitors |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUDIOMIL Film coated tablet | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Maprotiline is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Croatia (HR)
Cyprus (CY)France (FR)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Poland (PL)
Spain (ES)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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