trazodone

noun

traz·​o·​done ˈtra-zə-ˌdōn How to pronounce trazodone (audio)
: an antidepressant drug C19H22ClN5O administered in the form of its hydrochloride

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Some antidepressants, such as Celexa (citalopram), trazodone, Remeron (mirtazapine), and amitriptyline. Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024 The death was ruled accidental, caused by fentanyl and trazodone poisoning. Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 July 2024 The office identified the drugs as fentanyl and the antidepressant trazodone. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024 The medical examiner determined mixed drug toxicity of trazodone, tramadol and mirtazapine as the cause of his death. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2024 His death was ruled an accident caused by fentanyl and trazodone toxicity, according to the medical examiner. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2024 Three drugs were also found in Selena’s system that may have contributed to her death: THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana; trazodone, an antidepressant; and cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant. Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024 Kennedy recommends acepromazine, dexmedetomidine and trazodone, which are all prescription medications. Emma Fox, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023 After my husband passed away, a doctor prescribed trazodone. Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 26 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from International Scientific Vocabulary triazo azido + pyridine + -one

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trazodone was in 1971

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“Trazodone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trazodone. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

trazodone

noun
traz·​o·​done ˈtraz-ə-ˌdōn How to pronounce trazodone (audio)
: an antidepressant drug that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C19H22ClN5O·HCl and inhibits the uptake of serotonin by the brain

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