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to understand reuptake you have to understand the basic firing of neurotransmitters:
a neurotransmitter is realeased from one neuron and floats accross the synapsde or gap to activate the receiving neurons receptor site.
after the other neuron has received the information from the neurotransmitter it unbinds and floats back into its original neuron and goes back into the storage tanks or vessicles.
reuptake inhibtors block this process thus leaving more of the particular neurotransmitter in the synapse.
different neurotrasnmitters have different effects.
an SSRI or seretonin reuptake inhibitor is used for depression.
cocaine is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor just like Ritalin this leaves more dopamine in the brain which causes awakefullness etc....
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Is amatryptolen the pharmacuetical considered a seratonin reuptake inhibitor?
Amitryptiline is a tricyclic antidepressant not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
What neurotransmitter does a SNRI 'Serotonin Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor' drug work on?
The S stands for serotonin and the N stands for norepinephrine and RI stands for reuptake inhibitor. So, obviously these drugs are supposed to work on both serotonin and norepinephrine. However, some literature uses SNRI to mean Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, and this will work better on norepinephrine. Then you have the SSRI which is Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, which works better on serotonin.
What part does dopamine reuptake inhibitor act?
Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine resulting in euphoria etc
What is the full form of NDRI?
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Does Sertraline contain a MAO inhibitor?
No, Prozac (or fluoxetine) is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and there is no effect on the monoamine oxidase enzyme.
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is administered to?
to prevent or relieve depression
Is trazodone a SSRI?
No it is not. It is called serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI).
How does a Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor help?
A Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor helps in the following way. It is an antidepressant that helps one overcome depression. It is relatively safe and has fewer side effects than other antidepressants.
What is the difference between zoloft and Cymbalta?
Cymbalta is an antidepressant that is in the class of serotonin and norepinephrine inhibitor. Wellbutrin is also an antidepressant, but in the class of dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
Is Zoloft a tricyclic antidepressant?
No, Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI.
What category is zoloft?
Zoloft is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class.
Is bupropion an MAOI?
No. It is one of thenewer classes of reuptake antidepressants
