sertraline

sertraline
An antidepressant which exhibits selectivity for the blockade of serotonin reuptake; similar to fluoxetine.

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ser·tra·line 'sər-trə-.lēn n an antidepressant drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C17H17NCl2·HCl see ZOLOFT

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n.
an antidepressant drug that acts by prolonging the action of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) in the brain (see SSRI). It is taken by mouth; side-effects may include dizziness, agitation, tremor, nausea, diarrhoea, and drowsiness. Trade name: Lustral.

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