Pirlindole
Encyclopedia
Pirlindole is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A
(RIMA) which is used in Russia
as an antidepressant
. It is structurally
and pharmacologically
related to metralindole
.
Reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A
Reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A are a class of drugs which selectively and reversibly inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase A . They are used clinically in the treatment of depression and dysthymia, though they have not gained widespread market share due to limited efficacy relative to...
(RIMA) which is used in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
as an antidepressant
Antidepressant
An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder. According to Gelder, Mayou &*Geddes people with a depressive illness will experience a therapeutic effect to their mood;...
. It is structurally
Chemical structure
A chemical structure includes molecular geometry, electronic structure and crystal structure of molecules. Molecular geometry refers to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule and the chemical bonds that hold the atoms together. Molecular geometry can range from the very simple, such as...
and pharmacologically
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action. More specifically, it is the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function...
related to metralindole
Metralindole
Metralindole is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A which is used in Russia as an antidepressant. It is structurally and pharmacologically related to pirlindole.- References :...
.