fluoxetine hydrocholoride
Definition
Noun: A selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed as an antidepressant. It is thought to work by increasing the activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the chemical compound used as a medication. It is a formal or technical name. * Example: The doctor prescribed fluoxetine hydrochloride for the treatment of her major depressive disorder. * Example: Fluoxetine hydrochloride is one of the most widely studied antidepressants.
Advanced Usage
- In medical and pharmaceutical contexts, fluoxetine hydrochloride denotes the specific salt form of the active drug, fluoxetine, which is used for stability and absorption in the body.
Variants and Related Words
- Fluoxetine (noun): The active drug name without specifying the salt form. Often used interchangeably with fluoxetine hydrochloride in general discussion.
- Prozac (noun): A common brand name for fluoxetine hydrochloride.
- Sarafem (noun): Another brand name for fluoxetine hydrochloride, often used for treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Synonyms
- Prozac (Trade name)
- Sarafem (Trade name)
- SSRI (Acronym for the drug class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
Noun
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a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
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