Amoxapine

Amoxapine (brand-names Asendin®, Asendis®, Defanyl®, Demolox®, Moxadil®) is a tetracyclic antidepressant of the dibenzoxazepine class. It is used in the treatment of depression, panic disorders and bipolar disorder.

Amoxapine is a strong reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine and weak reuptake inhibitor of serotonin. One of its major metabolites, 7-hydroxyamoxapine, has a dopamine receptor blocking effect.