Category: Antidepressants in South Africa
Antidepressants
Here is the list of Antidepressants medicine for sale in South Africa:
R425.6
Anafranil
clomipramine
Generic Anafranil is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
R524.19
Aygestin
norethindrone acetate
Generic Aygestin is used for treating certain menstrual problems or uterine problems (eg, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis).
R953.34
Cymbalta
duloxetine
Generic Cymbalta is used for treating depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It is also used for managing pain caused by fibromyalgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPNP
R169.53
Effexor
venlafaxine
Generic Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
R566.75
Effexor Xr
venlafaxine
Generic Effexor Extended-Release is used for treating depression, panic disorder, generalized or social anxiety disorder.
R425.6
Elavil
amitriptyline
Generic Elavil is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of mental depression. It is a member of the group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
R637.69
Lexapro
escitalopram
Generic Lexapro is used for treating depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
R631.44
Luvox
fluvoxamine
Generic Luvox is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for treating social anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsi
R637.69
Nortriptyline(Aventyl)
nortriptyline
Generic Aventyl is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.
R595.13
Pamelor
nortriptyline
Generic Pamelor is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It is used for treating depression.
R481.92
Paxil
paroxetine
Generic Paxil is used for treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may be used to treat panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxi
R1259.77
Paxil Cr
paroxetine
Generic Paxil Controlled-Release is used for treating depression, panic disorder, or social anxiety disorder. It may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a
R254.65
Pristiq
desvenlafaxine
Generic Pristiq is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Generic Pristiq affects chemicals in the brain t
R212.09
Savella
milnacipran
Generic Savella affects certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. An abnormality in these chemicals is thought to be related to fibromyalgia. Milnacipran is not used
R510.01
Sinequan
doxepin
Generic Sinequan is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It is used for treating depression and anxiety.
R425.6
Tofranil
imipramine
Generic Tofranil is used for treating depression. It is also used in some children to help reduce bedwetting. It works by increasing the activity of certain chemicals in the brain