n. A tricyclic drug, C19H21NO, used in its hydrochloride form orally to treat depression and anxiety and as a cream to relieve itching. [d(ibenz)oxepin(e), tricyclic structural constituent : DI-1 + BENZ- + oxepin(e), seven-member ring with one oxygen atom (OX(O)- + (H)EP(TA)- + -INE2).] |
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