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Pertofrane

By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated November 20, 2006

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Definition:
Pertofrane is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily prescribed to treat depression. The generic name for Pertofrane is desipramine. Another brand name for desipramine is Norpramin.

See Norpramin for more information about this medication.
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