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Imavate

Imavate

9.9
A medicine sold under a brand name to treat depression and some anxiety disorders
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • After several unsuccessful treatments, her doctor prescribed Imavate for her depression.

Examples

  • Patients should not stop taking Imavate abruptly without consulting a physician.

  • The pharmacist explained the side effects associated with Imavate.

  • Many doctors prescribe Imavate for patients with severe depression.

  • Have you ever taken Imavate for anxiety?

  • After several unsuccessful treatments, her doctor prescribed Imavate for her depression.

  • Patients should not stop taking Imavate abruptly without consulting a physician.

  • Many doctors prescribe Imavate to help manage anxiety disorders.

Synonyms

imipramine
vsImavate
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A medicine used to treat depression and sometimes anxiety or bedwetting in children

is a brand label for the same chemical rather than the generic name
imipramine hydrochloride
vsImavate
  • Specialized
7.9

A medicine you get from a doctor that treats depression

is the brand name version rather than the chemical salt or generic label
Tofranil
vsImavate
  • Specialized
9.5

A brand name for a medicine that treats depression and sometimes bedwetting in children

is another trademarked name for the same drug not the generic form

Surface Forms

Imavate singular
Imavates plural

Etymology

Imavate is a brand name based on the medicine name imipramine, so the name points to that particular antidepressant. So, when you see Imavate, remember it is the commercial name for a drug used to treat 'depression' and some 'anxiety'.