selective inhibitor of noradrenaline reuptake; RN refers to parent compound (-)-isomer; atomoxetine was originally called tomoxetine but changed to avoid any potential confusion with tamoxifen that might lead to errors in dispensing the drug
Also Known As:
Strattera; atomoxetine hydrochloride; tomoxetine; LY 139603; Lilly brand of atomoxetine hydrochloride; N-methyl-gamma-(2-methylphenoxy)benzenepropanamine hydrochloride; tomoxetine hydrochloride, (+)-isomer; tomoxetine hydrochloride, (+-)-isomer; tomoxetine hydrochloride, (-)-isomer