The emergence of new antidepressants for clinical use: Agomelatine paradox versus other novel agents.

ABSTRACT: This study was designed with the rational aim of discussing the emerging antidepressant agents that are likely to bring positive landmark, tremendous improvement and significant impact to the management of patients with depression disorders. It also elaborates on the Agomelatine paradox vis-a-vis the other novel antidepressant agents. The emerging antidepressants are: selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as bifemelane, pirlindole, toloxatone, selegiline, rasagiline and safinamide; serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as ansofaxine, nefopam and levomilnacipran; norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs) such as Reboxetine, viloxazine, teniloxazine (also known as sulfoxazine or sufoxazine), and atomoxetine; Vilazodone (a serotonin 5-HT_1A autorece

SUBMITTER: Fasipe OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6562183 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature