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This is one of my drug name pronunciation episodes.\\xa0 Today, we\\u2019re talking about tianeptine. \\xa0

How do these pronunciation episodes work? \\xa0

1. I break drug names down into syllables. \\xa0
2. I explain which syllable has the emphasis. \\xa0
3. I reveal the source of the information.\\xa0
4. I put the written pronunciation in the show notes so that you see it and use it right away. \\xa0

If you\\u2019re new to my pronunciation episodes, welcome!\\xa0 The purpose is to provide the intended pronunciations of drug names from reliable sources so that you feel more confident saying them and less frustrated learning them.\\xa0 I hope this episode helps you!

Why did I pick tianeptine for this episode?

1. To talk about the pronunciation\\xa0
2. To improve awareness about it \\xa0

Highlights from this episode

Written pronunciation = Tye uh NEP teen

Tianeptine has 4 syllables.

Tye - like you tie your shoes

Uh - schwa \\u201cA\\u201d sound\\xa0

Nep - like the planet Neptune

Teen - like a teenager

\\U0001f31fThe third syllable NEP gets the emphasis.\\U0001f31f

There is no official pronunciation for tianeptine in the USP Dictionary Online. How I say it was guided by pronunciation patterns for other nonproprietary (generic) drug names and drug classes (ex:\\xa0 queTIApine, dilTIAzem, THIAzides/hydrochloroTHIAzide, and benzoDIAzepines/DIAzepam).\\xa0

What is tianeptine?\\xa0 Tianeptine is an atypical tricyclic antidepressant that is not approved by the US FDA.\\xa0 Its affects are opioid-like.\\xa0 News outlets have called tianeptine \\u201cgas station heroin.\\u201d For more information about tianeptine, read this news release:\\xa0 State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Bans the Sale and Use of Tianeptine (12-22-22). \\xa0

Advice for pharmacists and pharmacy students about tianeptine.\\xa0

1. Use common sense. \\xa0If someone takes tianeptine and needs immediate help, call 9-1-1.
2. If someone comes to you with concerns about tianeptine, and you don\\u2019t know enough about it to be helpful, refer them to the Poison Help Line:\\xa0 1-800-222-1222. \\xa0
3. If one of your patients is harmed by a tianeptine product, fill out an FDA MedWatch Form. \\xa0

\\U0001f31f Special thanks to Kylie at the Poison Help Line (Ohio) on 12-31-22, for the reminder that 1-800-222-1222 can field calls about tianeptine.\\xa0

\\u260e\\ufe0f Program 1-800-222-1222 into your phone, and share it with your patients, family, and friends TODAY! \\xa0

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