Posted by ed_uk on November 4, 2006, at 16:54:04
In reply to Re: Straterra + cardiac conduction ? » ed_uk, posted by linkadge on November 4, 2006, at 15:55:24
Hi Link
>Where did I get the idea it was a TCA?
Not sure. Perhaps you were thinking it was related to desipramine?
Atomoxetine is chemically unrelated to the TCAs, it's structure is very different.
Here is the structure of desipramine, a tricyclic: ......note the three rings joined together (hence, tri-cyclic)......
http://www.chemicalland21.com/info/N50-47-5.gif
Here is the structure of atomoxetine (Strattera):
http://www.plantexusa.com/products/images/atomoxetine.gif
Ed
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