Which one of the following cyclic antidepressants is classified as category B (no evidence of risk in humans during pregnancy)?
a. maprotiline (Ludiomil)
b. desipramine (Norpramin)
c. nortriptyline (Tofranil)
d. amitriptyline (Elavil)
A
Maprotiline is classified as a category B antidepressant. Category B antidepressants show no evidence of risk to humans. All other cyclic antidepressants either show a positive evidence of risk toward humans (category D) or the evidence of risk cannot be ruled out (category C).
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