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fluoxetine

/fluːˈɒk.sɪ.tiːn/

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/fluːˈɒk.sɪ.tiːn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСелективный ингибитор обратного захвата серотонина (СИОЗС), часто назначаемый в качестве антидепрессанта, который действует за счет повышения активности серотонина в головном мозге.

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed as an antidepressant, known to work by increasing serotonin activity in the brain.

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  1. Antidepressant medicationC1formalmedical

    A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and certain other mental health conditions by increasing serotonin activity in the brain.

    ruАнтидепрессант

    • The doctor prescribed fluoxetine to help manage her depression.
    • Fluoxetine is commonly known by the brand name Prozac.
    • Patients taking fluoxetine may notice improvements in mood after several weeks.

    Synonymsprozacsarafem

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