Imipraminoxide
Imipraminoxide
Imipraminoxide (pronounced as im-ip-ra-min-ox-ide) is a chemical compound used in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term "Imipraminoxide" is derived from the combination of the words "imipramine", a type of tricyclic antidepressant, and "oxide", referring to the oxygen atom present in the compound.
Definition
Imipraminoxide is a metabolite of the drug imipramine. It is a tricyclic compound, meaning it contains three rings of atoms in its chemical structure. It is used in the field of pharmacology to study the effects of imipramine and its metabolites on the body.
Related Terms
- Imipramine: A tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety disorders.
- Metabolite: A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Tricyclic antidepressants: A class of drugs used to treat depression, they are named after their chemical structure, which contains three rings of atoms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Imipraminoxide
- Wikipedia's article - Imipraminoxide
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