Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010682",
  "term": "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of antidepressant drugs that primarily increase the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by inhibiting its reuptake into the presynaptic neuron. This action prolongs the presence of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, enhancing its effects. Common examples include fluoxetine and sertraline, widely used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "depression",
    "presynaptic",
    "5-hydroxytryptamine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 904 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor/"
}