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agomelatine (Valdoxan, Melitor, Thymanax)
Used in Europe with restrictions. Not FDA-approved in US.
Indications:
- depression
Adverse effects:
- negative sexual effects
- discontinuation effects
- hepatotoxicity a cause for Novartis withdraw effort for FDA approval in US
Drug interactions:
- a cause for Novartis to withdraw effort for FDA approval in US
Mechanism of action:
- melatonin receptor agonist
Interactions
drug adverse effects of antidepressants
General
antidepressant
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=82148
References
- Wikipedia: Agomelatine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agomelatine