Noxiptiline (brand names Agedal, Elronon, Nogedal), also known as noxiptyline and dibenzoxine, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that was introduced in Europe in the 1970s for the treatment of depression.[2][3][4] It has imipramine-like effects,[5] acting as a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, among other properties.[6][7] Of the TCAs, noxiptiline has been described as one of the most effective, rivaling amitriptyline in clinical efficacy.[8][9]
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Trade names | Agedal, Elronon, Nogedal |
Routes of administration | Oral |
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Formula | C19H22N2O |
Molar mass | 294.398 g·mol−1 |
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The ketone dibenzosuberenone (1) is treated with hydroxylamine (2) to give its ketoxime (3). Base-catalyzed alkylation with ClCH2CH2N(CH3)2 (4) yields noxiptiline.[10][11][12]
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