List of investigational antidepressants

Investigational Antidepressants are a category of Antidepressants that are currently under research and have not yet been approved for general use. These drugs are in various stages of development and testing, and are being studied for their potential to treat Depression and other related Mental Disorders.

Pronunciation

Investigational Antidepressants: /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənəl æntɪdɪˈprɛsənts/

Etymology

The term "Investigational Antidepressants" is derived from the word "investigational", which refers to something that is being studied or researched, and "antidepressants", which are drugs used to treat depression.

Related Terms

• Clinical Trials
• Depression
• Mental Disorders
• Pharmacology
• Psychiatry

List of Investigational Antidepressants

• Brexanolone
• Esketamine
• Rapastinel
• Vortioxetine
• Lumateperone
• Sage-217

Each of these investigational antidepressants has a unique mechanism of action and is being studied for its potential to treat depression and other mental disorders. For example, Brexanolone is being studied for its potential to treat postpartum depression, while Esketamine is being investigated for its potential to treat treatment-resistant depression.

See Also

• List of Antidepressants
• List of Mental Disorders
• List of Pharmacological Treatments

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