Noxiptiline (brand names Agedal, Elronon, Nogedal), also known as noxiptyline and dibenzoxine, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that was introduced in Europe in the 1970s for the treatment of depression.
[2][3][4] It has imipramine-like effects,[5] acting as a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, among other properties.
[6][7] Of the TCAs, noxiptiline has been described as one of the most effective, rivaling amitriptyline in clinical efficacy.
[8][9] The ketone dibenzosuberenone (1) is treated with hydroxylamine (2) to give its ketoxime (3).
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