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Sertraline Hydrochloride
Definition 1
The hydrochloride salt of sertraline, a synthetic derivative of naphthalenamine with anti-serotoninergic and anti-depressant properties. Sertraline appears to selectively inhibit the neuronal uptake of serotonin, raising serotonin levels in the CNS. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A drug used to treat depression. It is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). (NCI Dictionary)
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