Definition

Noun: - A tricyclic antidepressant medication: Sinequan is the trade name for a specific type of prescription drug known chemically as doxepin. It is primarily used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Its effects are associated with several common side effects.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Sinequan to help manage her chronic anxiety.
  • Common side effects of Sinequan include dry mouth and drowsiness.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on Sinequan": to be taking this medication as part of a treatment plan.
  • He has been on Sinequan for six months and reports an improvement in his mood.

Variants and Related Words

• Doxepin (n): The generic, non-brand name for the chemical compound in Sinequan.
  • Doxepin is often more affordable than the brand-name Sinequan.
• Adapin (n): Another trade name for the same drug, doxepin.
  • The medication is also marketed under the name Adapin.

Synonyms

• Tricyclic antidepressant: The class of drugs to which Sinequan belongs.
• Psychotropic medication: A broader term for drugs that affect mental state.

Related Phrases

• "Side effects of Sinequan": A common phrase referring to the unintended physical reactions to the drug.
  • The patient was advised about the potential side effects of Sinequan.

Noun

1. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)