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selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor

/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˌsɛrəˈtoʊnɪn riˈʌpteɪk ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/

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/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˌsɛrəˈtoʊnɪn riˈʌpteɪk ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/C1formalmedical
  • ruКласс антидепрессантов, которые повышают уровень серотонина в мозге, блокируя его обратный захват нейронами; обычно используются для лечения депрессии, тревожных расстройств и других психических заболеваний.

A class of antidepressant medications that work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain by blocking its reabsorption (reuptake) into neurons, commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions.

  1. Antidepressant medicationC1formal

    A class of drugs that increase serotonin levels in the brain by blocking its reabsorption, used primarily to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

    ruАнтидепрессант

    • The doctor prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for her depression.
    • SSRIs are commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
    • Patients taking this medication may experience side effects like nausea or insomnia.