| Drug Name |
Trazodone |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D02266 |
| Description |
Trazodone is triazolopyridine derivative from the serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) class of antidepressants.[A181180] It is used in adults and has been shown to be comparable in efficacy to other drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine receptor inhibitor (SNRIs) in the treatment of depression.[T646] A unique feature of this drug is that it does not promote the anxiety symptoms, sexual symptoms, or insomnia, which are commonly associated with SSRI and SNRI therapy.[T646] Trazodone acts on various receptors, including certain histamine, serotonin, and adrenergic receptors, distinguishing it from other antidepressants that cover a narrow range of neurotransmitters.[T646] It was initially granted FDA approval in 1981.[L3484] |
| Indications and Usage |
Trazodone is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).[L3484] It has been used off-label for adjunct therapy in alcohol dependence, and off-label to treat anxiety and insomnia.[L3484] It may also be used off-label to treat symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and fibromyalgia due to its effects on various neurotransmitter receptors.[A31634] |
| Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
| ATC Code |
N06AX05 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00656
|
| KEGG ID |
D08626
|
| MeSH ID |
D014196
|
| PubChem ID |
5533
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D00USF
|
| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
YBK48BXK30
|
| Synonyms |
Trazodone | Tradozone | AF-1161 | AF 1161 | AF1161 | Deprax | Desyrel | Gen-Trazodone | Gen Trazodone | Molipaxin | Novo-Trazodone | Novo Trazodone | Trittico | PMS-Trazodone | PMS Trazodone | Ratio-Trazodone | Ratio Trazodone | RatioTrazodone | Thombran | Trazodon Hexal | Trazodon-Neuraxpharm | Trazodon Neuraxpharm | TrazodonNeuraxpharm | Trazodone Hydrochloride | Trazon | Apo-Trazodone | Apo Trazodone | Nu-Trazodone | Nu Trazodone |
