Trazodone

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Description

Trazodone is a type of Pharmaceutical Antidepressant.

 

Mechanism of Action

 Trazodone functions as a 5-HT2 Receptors Antagonist.

 

Therapeutic Use of Trazodone

Nervous System

 Trazodone may alleviate the symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.  [1]

 Trazodone may alleviate Depression.

 Trazodone may alleviate Insomnia.

 Trazodone may alleviate Panic Disorder.  [2]

 

Commercial Availability of Trazodone

Oral Products

 Trazodone is available from pharmacies (prescription required) in the form of:

 50 mg tablets

 100 mg tablets (Bimaran;  Desyrel;  Molipaxin;  Pragmazone;  Sideril;  Trittico;  Thombran;  Trialodine;  Trazorel)

 

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