selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Definitions of selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor

1. noun

   an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
   synonyms: SSRI

   types:

   Prozac, Sarafem, fluoxetine, fluoxetine hydrocholoride

   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

   Paxil, paroxetime

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

   Zoloft, sertraline

   a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft)

   type of:

   antidepressant, antidepressant drug

   any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects