What is "lofepramine"

n. A tricyclic antidepressant.

Lofepramine (brand name: Lomont ( UK) Emdalen ( ZA), Gamanil ( IE, UK (discontinued)) & Tymelyt (discontinued)) is a third generation tricyclic antidepressant which was introduced in 1983 for the treatment of depressive disorders. Lofepramine is less sedating than, for instance, amitriptyline, and is safer in overdose than older tricyclics.