Screening of Anti-depressants

February 21, 2022 Rima 0

Depression is one of the common psychiatric diseases which is characterized by various symptoms including low self-esteem, feeling of hopelessness and worthlessness, depressed mood, and […]

Venlafaxine

January 28, 2022 Rima 0

Venlafaxine is SNRI (Selective Serotonin and Nor-adrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor) popularly used as antidepressant. It received approval for medical use in 1993. Chemically, it is bicyclic […]

Reserpine

July 2, 2020 Rima 0

Reserpine is a Rauwolfia alkaloid obtained from root of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina or Sarpagandha. Reserpine was used in India from ancient times for conditions like […]

Tricyclic Antidepressants

May 22, 2020 Rima 0

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) are a major category of antidepressants, one of the first ever developed. Although many new antidepressants like SSRIs are developed with fewer […]