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SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are sold in South Africa under various trade / generic names. I have personally been on Cilift from Adco-Talamil from Adcock Ingram & Serlife from Ranbaxy. Medications classified as "Re-Uptake Inhibitors" - A class of drugs that are used mainly in the treatment of depression but also effectively address other conditions, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, Bipolar disorder, personality disorders, etc n
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What is the action of Prozac in the central nervous system?
Prozac is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) & acts to keep serotonin in the synapse (space between neurons). This is accomplished by inhibiting the normal process of extracting serotonin from the synapse by a process called reuptake. Keeping serotonin in the synapse longer causes the serotonergic neruons to be more effective.
What is sertraline 50mg?
Sertraline is the generic name for what is usually sold as "Zoloft", an antidepressant in the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) class. Hope that helps! Best wishes.
What is citolapram?
Citolapram is an antidepressant medication. The brand name you might have seen is Celexa. This is one of the newer SSRI or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor which helps your brain restore proper levels of serotonin to help with those low moods.
What is the description of cocaine?
Cocaine (benzoylmethyl ecgonine) is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant.[5] The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is both a stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant. Specifically, it is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which mediates functionality of such as an exogenous DAT ligand. Because of the way it affects the mesolimbic reward pathway, cocaine is addictive.
Is fluoxetine and Prozac the same thing?
Yes, fluoxetine and Prozac are the same medication. Fluoxetine is the generic name, while Prozac is the brand name under which it is marketed. Both refer to the same selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
What is paroxtine generic of?
Paroxetine is the generic name for the brand medication Paxil. It is an antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class and is commonly used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Paroxetine works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood and emotional balance.
Is Trazodone an MAOI?
NO, MAO inhibitor (MAOI) aren't used anymore (or rarely used) for depression treatment. Effexor (or venlafaxine) is actually a SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) and works almost as a SSRI.
The drugs 'Zoloft' and 'Paxil ' are used to treat which health problem?
Prozac, trade name of fluoxetine hydrochloride, first of the class of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It was introduced by Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company as a treatment for clinical depression in 1986. Prozac is also used to treat a variety of other psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia nervosa.
Is wellbutin a narcotic?
Im taking bupropion because of my drug abuse and is helpen me alot
What type of drug is Lexapro?
No, it is an SNRI. SNRIs act to both serotonin and norepinephrine whilst SSRIs only to serotonin. Venlafaxine (Effexor) is thought to be stronger than SSRIs but may have more side effects due to its double action. In doses over 225mg, it has some moderate action to dopamine.
What is the ingredients of fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is an active pharmaceutical ingredient primarily used as an antidepressant and belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. The chemical formula for fluvoxamine is C16H16F3N3O, and its full name is fluvoxamine maleate. It typically comes in the form of fluvoxamine maleate, which is the salt form used in medications. Commonly, fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder.
Is Paxil fat-soluble?
Paxil, which is the brand name for the medication paroxetine, is considered to be lipophilic, meaning it has fat-soluble properties. This characteristic allows it to cross cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier effectively. However, it is primarily classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and is used to treat various mental health conditions. Its fat solubility can influence its absorption, distribution, and potential side effects.
