Mechanism of Action of SNRIs
Introduction Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are antidepressant drugs used in major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. They enhance serotonergic and noradrenergic neurotransmission by inhibiting reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system. Common SNRIs include venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, and levomilnacipran. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A key exam point … Read more