Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | |
|---|---|
| Term | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Short definition | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor - (pronounced) (seh-LEK-tiv SAYR-uh-TOH-nin ree-UP-tayk in-HIH-bih-ter) type of drug used to treat depression and some other conditions. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors prevent or delay the body's reuptake of a substance called serotonin, leaving more of it available to the body. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor - (pronounced) (seh-LEK-tiv SAYR-uh-TOH-nin ree-UP-tayk in-HIH-bih-ter) type of drug used to treat depression and some other conditions. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors prevent or delay the body's reuptake of a substance called serotonin, leaving more of it available to the body. Increasing serotonin levels can help regulate mood, appetite, digestion, sleep, and many other bodily functions. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors include drugs such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline. Also called SSRIs
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