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Doxepin

Doxepin is a medication belonging to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class of drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, difficult-to-treat chronic urticaria, and insomnia. For hives it is a less preferred alternative to antihistamines. It has a mild to moderate benefit for sleeping problems. It is used as a cream for itchiness due to atopic dermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus.

Doxepin molecular structure
Doxepin molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Classification

  • Chemical: Medicine
  • Psychoactive: Depressant
  • Tag: Pharmaceutical
  • Tag: Antidepressant
  • Tag: Tricyclic antidepressant

Effects

  • Sedation
  • Motor Impairment
  • Reduced Anxiety
  • Anxiety Suppression
  • Dulled Perception

Routes of Administration

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Doxepin - DrugsPRO stofgids

Doxepin: Doxepin is a medication belonging to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class of drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, difficult-to-treat chronic urticaria, and insomnia. For hives it is a less preferred alternative to antihistamines. It has a mild to moderate be

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