Dothiepin Vs Fluoxetine Mechanism of Action and Pharmacodynamics

Comparison Between Mechanism of Action and Pharmacodynamics of Dothiepin and Fluoxetine Description of medicines Mechanism of action and pharmacodynamics Dothiepin Dothiepin is a tricyclic antidepressant. It acts by promoting the effectiveness of several amines (dopamine, norepinephrine, and 5-hydroxytryptamine, which is also known as 5HT and serotonin). It functions by inhibiting their reuptake at the terminals of nerve cells, thus leading to their prolonged presence at the synaptic cleft and an increased effect on the neuron.(1) …

…and Lange; 1998 (3) Therapeutic drugs. Had to give this one back before I finished with it, so no pub info. Need to look up on Library com Bibliography (1) Psychopharmacology: The fourth generation of progress; Bloom F E, Kupfer D J; Raven Press; 1995 (2) Basic and clinical pharmacology; Katzung B G; Appleton and Lange; 1998 (3) Therapeutic drugs. Had to give this one back before I finished with it, so no pub info. Need to look up on Library com