Both Tryptizol and Tofranil are used to treat depression, and both belong to the tricyclic antidepressant class (TCAs). However, they differ in the active ingredient they contain, leading to differences in effectiveness and potential side effects.
Tryptizol Tablets Ingredients
Tryptizol tablets contain the active ingredient amitriptyline. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that works by increasing levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. It also affects other receptors, contributing to its side effects.
Tofranil Tablets Ingredients
Tofranil tablets contain the active ingredient imipramine. Imipramine is also a tricyclic antidepressant that works similarly to amitriptyline by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. However, it may have slightly different effects on other neurotransmitters and receptors.
Information about Tryptizol tablets
Drug class: Antidepressants
Drug classification: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Pharmaceutical form: Coated tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Central nervous system drugs
Active ingredient: Amitriptyline
Information about Tofranil tablets
Drug class: Antidepressants
Drug class: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Pharmaceutical form: Coated tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Central nervous system drugs
Active ingredient: Imipramine