Psychopharmacology: Ssris Antidepressants (Names)

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Psychopharmacology: Ssris Antidepressants (Names) - Quiz
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Name all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drugs of the class.

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  • 2. 

    Paroxetine

  • 3. 

    Fluoxetine

    Explanation
    Prozac is a brand name for the drug fluoxetine. It is commonly used to treat depression, panic disorder, and other mental health conditions. The drug belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Prozac is known to help improve mood, reduce anxiety, and alleviate symptoms of depression. Therefore, Prozac is the correct answer as it is the brand name for the drug fluoxetine.

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  • 4. 

    Citalopram

    Explanation
    Citalopram is a medication commonly known by its brand name Celexa. Therefore, the correct answer is Celexa.

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  • 5. 

    Fluvoxamine

    Explanation
    The given answer "Luvox" is the brand name for the medication "Fluvoxamine." Brand names are often used to market and sell medications, while the generic name is the actual drug name. In this case, Fluvoxamine is the generic name of the medication, and Luvox is the brand name under which it is sold. Therefore, Luvox is the correct answer.

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  • 6. 

    Escitalopram

    Explanation
    Lexapro is the brand name for the medication Escitalopram. The question is asking for the correct answer, which is Lexapro. Therefore, the explanation is that Lexapro is the correct answer because it is the brand name for Escitalopram.

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  • 7. 

    Vilazodone

  • 8. 

    Dapoxetine

    Explanation
    Priligy is the brand name for the drug Dapoxetine. Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is used to treat premature ejaculation in men. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which helps to delay ejaculation. Priligy is the specific brand of Dapoxetine that is available in the market.

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