atomoxetine hydrochloride

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-011280",
  "term": "atomoxetine hydrochloride",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The hydrochloride salt of atomoxetine, a phenoxy-3-propylamine derivative and selective non-stimulant, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with cognitive-enhancing activity. Although its precise mechanism of action is unknown, atomoxetine appears to selectively inhibit the pre-synaptic norepinephrine transporter, resulting in inhibition of the presynaptic reabsorption of norepinephrine and prolongation of norepinephrine activity in the synaptic cleft; the effect on cognitive brain function may result in improved attention and decreased impulsivity and activity levels.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tomoxetine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/atomoxetine-hydrochloride/"
}