Posted by Elizabeth on September 8, 2001, at 22:24:37
In reply to Re: Marplan » Lorraine, posted by Mitch on September 3, 2001, at 23:10:05
> All three MAOI's here in the U.S. The brand names are Marplan, Parnate, and Nardil.
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> I don't think it is a coincidence that *all* three trade names sound like aliens from old Star Trek episodes!See the "where do they come up with these names" thread.
In regard to TCA names: a few names (in the U.S.) are Tofranil, Elavil, Norpramin, Pamelor, Aventyl, Anafranil, and Sinequan. Newer TCAs include Asendin and Ludiomil. Not so SF-y compared to the MAOIs and some of the newer drugs. (Desyrel didn't appear on the scene until around 1980.)
-elizabeth
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