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What is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI activating an increase in the neurotransmitter serotonin?
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
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What is an acronym for SSRI?
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor.
What neurotransmitter does Prozac affect?
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). It targets reuptake channels for the neurotransmitter serotonin, preventing serotonin from reentering the presynaptic neurons to be removed from the synaptic cleft, thus forcing an accumulation of serotonin and repeated triggering of the serotonin "signal" in the postsynaptic neurons.
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 neurotransmitter does Zoloft affect?
The exact mechanism of Zoloft is unknown, but it is believed to increase the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by limiting its reabsorption into the presynaptic cell.
What are the ide effects from taking tramadol and Zoloft at the same time?
Zoloft is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Tramadol is a painkiller with SNRI (serotonin and noadrenalin reuptake inhibitor) properties. This means that both Zoloft and tramadol have an effect on the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This can result in too much serotonin in the brain. This is called Serotonin Syndrom, a very dangerous condition. Never mix multiple drugs that affect serotonin.
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is administered to?
to prevent or relieve depression
Is amatryptolen the pharmacuetical considered a seratonin reuptake inhibitor?
Amitryptiline is a tricyclic antidepressant not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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.
What drug classification for Zoloft?
Paxil is from SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) class.
Is Paxil a dopamine antagonist?
No, Paxil (paroxetine) is not a dopamine antagonist. It is primarily a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. While it may have some effects on other neurotransmitter systems, its main action is on serotonin, not dopamine.
What selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor is marketed by Eli Lilly as Prozac?
Fluoxetine
