Benzazepines
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Benzazepines are 2-ringed heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzine and an azepine.
Examples include benzodiazepines, diltiazem, fenoldopam, and galantamine.
If there are two benzenes, the compound is called a "Dibenzazepine".
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The replacement of the S atom of the antipsychotic phenothiazine drugs by a _CH=CH_ group gives the antidepressant dibenzazepine drug, such as protriptyline.