title: Maprotiline (Ludiomil) treatment of mental depression--a clinical report of 65 cases.
abstract: Sixty-five cases of mental depression were treated with maprotiline (Ludiomil), including 46 cases of endogenous depression, 18 cases of neurotic depression and 1 case of depression in association with hypertension and cerebral arteriosclerosis. Ludiomil of 50-200 mg/d was given for 4 weeks and clinical pictures evaluated weekly. Clinical results showed complete recovery in 33 cases (50%), improvement in 22 cases (34%), fair in 7 cases (11%) and poor in 3 cases (5%). Dry mouth, constipation and faintness were the commonest side effects. Seizure occurred in 1 case and skin rash in 3 cases. The authors suggest that Ludiomil at a maximal dosage of 150 mg/d can be considered a relatively safe and effective antidepressant.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: H Q
authors.initials: HQ
authors.lastname: Yan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000873:Anthracenes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008376:Maprotiline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013894:Thirst / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000873:Anthracenes; D008376:Maprotiline