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doxepin hydrochloride

doxepin hydrochloride

7.3
A medicine that treats depression and anxiety and can make you feel sleepy and have a dry mouth
  • noun
  • /ˈdoʊzəpɪn haɪˈdrɒklɔːraɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : doxepina hidrocloruro
  • Patients taking doxepin hydrochloride should be aware of potential side effects, such as drowsiness and dry mouth.

Examples

  • Her doctor prescribed doxepin hydrochloride to help manage her depression and insomnia.

  • Many patients report dry mouth when taking doxepin hydrochloride.

  • The psychiatrist discussed the possible benefits and risks of doxepin hydrochloride with his patient.

  • The doctor prescribed doxepin hydrochloride for her anxiety.

  • Her doctor prescribed doxepin hydrochloride to help manage her depression and anxiety symptoms.

  • Patients taking doxepin hydrochloride may experience side effects like sedation and dry mouth.

  • Before starting treatment with doxepin hydrochloride, the psychiatrist informed her about the potential side effects.

Synonyms

doxepin
vsdoxepin hydrochloride
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A medicine that treats depression, anxiety, and sleep problems

is the specific salt form focused on depression and anxiety treatment
Adapin
vsdoxepin hydrochloride
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine used to treat depression and some anxiety that can cause drowsiness and dry mouth

is the specific chemical salt form rather than a brand name
Sinequan
vsdoxepin hydrochloride
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine used to treat depression and anxiety that often causes drowsiness and dry mouth

is the same medication but omits gastrointestinal side effects here

Surface Forms

doxepin hydrochloride singular
doxepin hydrochlorides plural

Morphology

doxepin + hydrochloride

The compound plainly names the drug plus its chemical salt form: 'doxepin' (the medication) + 'hydrochloride' (the hydrochloric-acid salt), so the overall meaning is the hydrochloride salt of doxepin. If a learner knows both constituents, the phrase is compositional and not idiomatic, making it immediately interpretable as a medical/formulation term.

Etymology

Doxepin hydrochloride name shows two parts: doxepin is the drug itself and hydrochloride means it is made as a common 'salt form' to help the body use it. So, the name refers to this specific medicine used for depression and anxiety and is known for side effects like 'drowsiness' and 'dry mouth'.