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A panic disorder is a psychological state characterized by acute (rapid onset) feelings, which engulf a person with a deep sense of destruction, death, and imminent doom. The main feature of panic disorder (PD) is a history of previous panic attac...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
A panic disorder is a psychological state characterized by acute (rapid onset) feelings, which engulf a person with a deep sense of destruction, death and imminent doom. The main feature of panic disorder (PD) is a history of previous panic attack...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Alprazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Alprazolam is a tranquilizer. It belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Benzodiazepine; anxiolytic.
Source:AHFS
Citalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Citalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Source:MULTUM
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug that is sold in the United States under brand name Celexa. Purpose Citalopram is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Clonazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are medications that help relieve nervousness, tension, symptoms of anxiety, and some types of seizures by slowing the central nervous system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, sedative, and anxiolytic.
Source:AHFS
Desipramine hydrochloride is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 20, 2008
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of imipramine.
Source:AHFS
Desipramine is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, desipramine has uses in a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Diazepam rectal is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam rectal affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause seizure.
Source:MULTUM
Diazepam is a mild tranquilizer in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is most commonly sold in the United States under the brand name Valium.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Diazepam is an antianxiety medication that is also useful in the treatment of muscle spasms and some types of seizures . The drug belongs to the class of medications known as benzodiazepines that depress activity of the central nervous system .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant.
Source:AHFS
Duloxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Source:MULTUM
Antidepressant; a selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
Source:AHFS
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Source:MULTUM
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and S -enantiomer of citalopram.
Source:AHFS
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Luvox.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
Source:AHFS
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Imipramine is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Imipramine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Isocarboxazid is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
Source:MULTUM
Clonazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause seizures or symptoms of panic disorder.
Source:MULTUM
Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Lorazepam, a mild tranquilizer in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines is a sold in the United States under brand names Alzapam, Ativan, or Loraz. It is also available generically.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Lorazepam is a tranquilizing drug used in managing anxiety, nausea and vomiting , insomnia, and seizures. Purpose Lorazepam decreases anxiety.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and sedative.
Source:AHFS
Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
Norpramin is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. Norpramin overdose occurs when you accidentally or intentionally take too much of this medicine.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 19, 2007
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of amitriptyline.
Source:AHFS
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor, and is also available under its generic name.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Nortriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Nortriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
Source:MULTUM
Phenelzine is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. In the United States, phenelzine is sold under the brand name Nardil.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
Selegiline prevents the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that are often imbalanced in people with depression.
Source:MULTUM
Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Tranylcypromine is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is used to treat serious depression.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Tranylcypromine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
Source:MULTUM
Diazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR. Purpose Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
A selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI); antidepressant and anxiolytic agent.
Source:AHFS
Selegiline prevents the breakdown of a chemical in your brain called dopamine (DO pa meen). Low levels of this chemical are associated with Parkinson's disease.
Source:MULTUM
Relatively selective MAO-B inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
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