SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be taken for: See the 'related articles' section for more information on these conditions. In the treatment of depression, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase the level in ... [... more]
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Efexor (venlafaxine)
Efexor tablets contain the active ingredient venlafaxine hydrochloride, which is a type of antidepressant known as a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This type of medicine acts on nerve cells in the brain. Venlafaxine works ... [... more]
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Yentreve (duloxetine)
Yentreve capsules contain the active ingredient duloxetine hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called a combined serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. It is used to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. SUI is the ... [... more]
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Zomig
Zomig tablets contain the active ingredient zolmitriptan, which is a type of medicine called a serotonin (or 5HT) agonist. This type of medicine is also commonly known as a 'triptan'. It is a painkiller specifically used to relieve migraine ... [... more]
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Surmontil (trimipramine)
Surmontil tablets and capsules contain the active ingredient trimipramine, which is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). This type of medicine acts on nerve cells in the brain. Trimipramine works by preventing serotonin and ... [... more]
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Imigran tablets (sumatriptan)
Imigran tablets and Imigran Radis tablets both contain the active ingredient sumatriptan, which is a type of medicine called a serotonin (or 5HT) agonist. This type of medicine is also commonly known as a 'triptan'. It is a painkiller ... [... more]
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Efexor XL (venlafaxine)
Efexor XL capsules contain the active ingredient venlafaxine hydrochloride, which is a type of antidepressant known as a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This type of medicine acts on nerve cells in the brain. Venlafaxine ... [... more]
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Allegron (nortriptyline)
Allegron tablets contain the active ingredient nortriptyline, which is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). This type of medicine acts on nerve cells in the brain. Nortriptyline works by preventing serotonin and ... [... more]
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Intron A
Intron A injection contains the active ingredient interferon alfa-2b, which is a type of medicine called an immunomodulator. A type of tumour mostly found in the intestine or appendix, which secretes excessive amounts of the hormone serotonin ... [... more]
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Cipralex (escitalopram)
Cipralex tablets and oral drops both contain the active ingredient escitalopram oxalate, which is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Fear of social situations (social phobia or social anxiety disorder). [... more]
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Invega (paliperidone)
Invega tablets contain the active ingredient paliperidone, which is a type of medicine called an atypical antipsychotic. Paliperidone works in the brain, where it affects various neurotransmitters, in particular dopamine and serotonin (5HT). ... [... more]
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Relpax (eletriptan)
Relpax tablets contain the active ingredient eletriptan, which is a type of medicine called a serotonin (or 5HT) agonist. This type of medicine is also commonly known as a 'triptan'. It is a painkiller specifically used to relieve migraine ... [... more]
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