How to Pronounce Doxepin (Silenor, Sinequan)
DOX-e-pin
IPA: /ˈdɒksɪpɪn/
Brand names: Silenor, Sinequan
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Doxepin is pronounced DOX-e-pin
How do you pronounce Doxepin?
Doxepin is pronounced “DOX-e-pin”. It has 3 syllables: dox – e – pin. The stress falls on the first syllable, “dox”.
How many syllables are in Doxepin?
Doxepin has 3 syllables: dox – e – pin.
What does Doxepin mean?
Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant with exceptional antihistamine properties. At low doses (3-6mg), it is FDA-approved as Silenor for insomnia maintenance. At higher doses, it is used as Sinequan for depression and anxiety. Doxepin has broad receptor affinity, blocking H1 histamine receptors (sedating), serotonin reuptake, norepinephrine reuptake, and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Also available as a topical cream for itching.
Word Parts
dox-
dibenz[b,e]oxepine tricyclic ring structure
-epin
epine chemical suffix for tricyclic compounds
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "dox-EH-pin" (wrong stress) or "DOX-a-pin" (wrong middle vowel). The correct stress is on the first syllable with a schwa vowel: DOX-e-pin
Where You'll Encounter This
Psychiatry, sleep medicine, dermatology (topical form)
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