New bicyclic antidepressant agent. Synthesis and activity of napactadine and related compounds.
1985Journal of medicinal chemistry
McCarthy JR, Wright DL, Schuster AJ, Abdallah AH, Shea PJ +1 more
Plain English
Researchers developed a new type of antidepressant called napactadine and other related compounds to see if they could be as effective as existing treatments. They found that some of these new compounds were as active as the commonly used antidepressant imipramine. This matters because it could lead to better options for people struggling with depression.
Who this helps: This helps patients dealing with depression.