Definition

Noun: 1. A proprietary name for the antidepressant drug Trazodone: Desyrel is a brand name for a prescription medication used primarily to treat major depressive disorder. It belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs).

Usage

• Desyrel is used as a proper noun, typically capitalized, to refer to the specific branded medication.
• It is most commonly encountered in medical, pharmaceutical, or clinical contexts.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed Desyrel to help manage her depression and improve her sleep.
• Desyrel may cause drowsiness, so it is often taken at bedtime.
• Patients should not stop taking Desyrel abruptly without consulting their physician.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Desyrel": to be prescribed and taking the medication Desyrel.
  • He has been on Desyrel for six months and reports an improvement in his mood.

Variants and Related Words

• Trazodone (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug marketed under brand names like Desyrel.
  • The pharmacy dispensed the generic version, trazodone, instead of the brand-name Desyrel.
• Antidepressant (n): A broader category of drugs used to treat depression, which includes Desyrel.
• SARI (n): An acronym for Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitor, the drug class to which trazodone/Desyrel belongs.

Synonyms

• Trazodone hydrochloride: The full chemical name of the active ingredient.
• (Brand) Medication: A general term, though not a direct synonym, as it lacks specificity.

Notes

• Desyrel is a trademark. Its use in text often implies reference to the specific branded product from the manufacturer, though it is frequently used interchangeably with its generic name, trazodone, in common medical parlance.
• As a proper noun, it does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms. Discussions about its use typically involve standard medical verbs like , , , or .

Noun

1. oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative