paxil

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes Paxil to a patient during a consultation.

Definition

Noun: A selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed as an antidepressant. It is the trade name for the drug paroxetine.

Usage

Paxil is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the brand-name medication. It is typically used in medical, pharmaceutical, and informal patient contexts. - The doctor prescribed Paxil to help manage her anxiety and depression. - He has been taking Paxil for six months and reports an improvement in his mood.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Paxil": A common phrase meaning to be taking Paxil as a prescribed medication.
  • She has been on Paxil since her diagnosis.

Variants and Related Words

• Paroxetine (n): The generic, non-brand name for the same pharmaceutical compound.
  • The pharmacy offered the generic paroxetine as a less expensive alternative to Paxil.
• SSRI (n): The class of drugs (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors) to which Paxil belongs.
  • Common SSRIs include Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil.

Synonyms

• Antidepressant (n): A broader term for medications used to treat depression.
• SSRI (n): The specific drug class; can be used as a synonym in context.

Related Phrases

• "SSRI treatment": A phrase describing a therapeutic regimen involving drugs like Paxil.
  • Her SSRI treatment, including Paxil, was carefully monitored by her psychiatrist.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• paroxetime
• Paxil