Introduction Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) widely used in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders. It was the first SSRI introduced into clinical practice and remains highly relevant due to its long half-life, activating profile, and extensive exam coverage. Fluoxetine is particularly important in pharmacology examinations because of its mechanism at … Read more
Introduction Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) widely prescribed for depressive and anxiety disorders. It is the S-enantiomer of citalopram and represents one of the most selective SSRIs available. Its clinical importance lies in its high efficacy, favorable tolerability, and minimal drug–drug interactions compared with older antidepressants. For medical and pharmacy examinations, escitalopram … Read more
Introduction Antidepressant drugs are psychotropic agents used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain syndromes. Mechanism of Action of Antidepressant Drugs centers around increasing synaptic concentrations of monoamine neurotransmitters—primarily serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE), and dopamine (DA)—within the central nervous system. These drugs act on transporters, enzymes, or receptors to restore neurochemical … Read more
