Opipramol - Novartis
Alternative Names: Ensidon; G 33040; Insidon; Nisidana; OPIprolLatest Information Update: 13 Nov 2025
At a glance
- Originator Novartis
- Developer Novartis; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
- Class Dibenzazepines; Small molecules; Tricyclic antidepressants
- Mechanism of Action Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists; Histamine H1 receptor antagonists; Opioid receptor agonists; Serotonin 5-HT2 receptor antagonists; Sigma-1 receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Generalised anxiety disorder; Major depressive disorder
- No development reported Somatoform disorders