Tranylcypromine/trifluoperazine
Tranylcypromine
Tranylcypromine (pronounced tran-ill-sip-row-meen) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that is used as an antidepressant and anxiolytic in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.
Etymology
The term "Tranylcypromine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a trans (or "across") double bond, a cyclo (or "ring") structure, and a propylamine (or "three-carbon amine") group.
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Trifluoperazine
Trifluoperazine (pronounced try-flu-oh-per-a-zeen) is a typical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used short-term in the treatment of severe anxiety.
Etymology
The term "Trifluoperazine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes three (tri) fluorine (fluoro) atoms and a piperazine (perazine) group.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tranylcypromine/trifluoperazine
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