Mechanism of Action of Sertraline
Introduction Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used in depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and related psychiatric conditions. It enhances serotonergic neurotransmission in the brain by selectively inhibiting serotonin reuptake at presynaptic neurons. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A key exam point is that sertraline selectively … Read more