Desipramine

**Definition:** A tricyclic dibenzazepine compound that potentiates neurotransmission. Desipramine selectively blocks reuptake of norepinephrine from the neural synapse, and also appears to impair serotonin transport. This compound also possesses minor anticholinergic activity, through its affinity to muscarinic receptors.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.633.300.240.281

**Synonyms:** - Demethylimipramine - Desmethylimipramine