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Clomipramine

Trade name: Anafranil, Anafranil SR Pharmacological Properties Clomipramine is one of the key representatives of tricyclic antidepressants, alongside amitriptyline and imipramine. In terms of its pharmacological profile, it occupies an intermediate position between the two: amitriptyline primarily exerts a sedative...

Mianserin

Trade name: Miansec, Lerivon, Deprexolet, Miansegen Mechanism of Action: Focus on Neurotransmitter Regulation Mianserin is a tetracyclic antidepressant with a unique mechanism of action and pronounced sedative properties. It is often compared to mirtazapine, as both drugs act on alpha-2...

Injection or Tablet? How Form Affects the Effect of a Drug

Introduction In psychiatric practice, the form in which a medication is delivered is not a minor detail — it is part of a broader therapeutic strategy. Even when the active substance is the same, choosing between an oral tablet, a...

Why Do Antidepressants Work Differently?

Individual Responses to Medication – Why Don’t Antidepressants Work the Same for Everyone? Patients often face an apparent paradox: an antidepressant that increases serotonin levels may calm one person and help them sleep, but in another, it may provoke anxiety,...

Vortioxetine

Trade Names: Brintellix Vortioxetine: How Does This Antidepressant Work and What to Expect? If you’ve been prescribed vortioxetine, you’re probably wondering what it is and how it might help. This is a next-generation antidepressant with a unique twist: it doesn’t...