SSRI
SSRI is an acronym for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. SSRIs are antidepressants [1] that work by inhibiting serotonin (a.k.a. 5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-HT) re-uptake. Unlike tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), SSRIs have greater selectivity for the serotonin transporter than to norepinephrine transporter (Whalen, Finkel & Panavelil, 2015, p. 136)[2]. Therefore, SSRIs are more specific, inhibiting only serotonin reuptake (Whalen, Finkel & Panavelil, 2015, p. 136)[3]. This in turn will increase the serotonin level across the synaptic cleft.
Some examples of SSRIs include fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline [4].
References
- ↑ Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., Flower, R.J. and Henderson, G., 2011. Rang and Dale's Pharmacology 7th ed. London:Elsevier Inc.
- ↑ WHALEN, K., FINKEL, R. & PANAVELIL, T.A., (2015) Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology. 6th Ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- ↑ WHALEN, K., FINKEL, R. & PANAVELIL, T.A., (2015) Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology. 6th Ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- ↑ Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., Flower, R.J. and Henderson, G., 2011. Rang and Dale's Pharmacology 7th ed. London:Elsevier Inc.