paroxetine

noun

par·​ox·​e·​tine pa-ˈräk-sə-ˌtēn How to pronounce paroxetine (audio)
: a drug C19H20FNO3 that enhances serotonin activity and is usually administered in the form of its hydrochloride to treat depression

Examples of paroxetine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Paxil, also known by the generic name paroxetine, and Lexapro, also known by the generic name escitalopram, are members of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication class. Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024 For instance, a patient might be dissuaded from taking paroxetine over sertraline due to a greater short-term risk of weight gain. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 5 July 2024 Meanwhile, those on Paxil (paroxetine), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Celexa (citalopram) gained a bit more on average. Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 July 2024 By 24 months, weight had risen by 3.6 pounds (1.63 kilograms) for escitalopram and nearly 3 pounds (1.33 kilograms) for paroxetine. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for paroxetine 

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps from International Scientific Vocabulary par- (alteration of piperidine) + ox- + methyl + -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paroxetine was in 1977

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“Paroxetine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paroxetine. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

paroxetine

noun
par·​ox·​e·​tine par-ˈäk-sə-ˌtēn How to pronounce paroxetine (audio)
: a drug that functions as an SSRI and is usually taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C19H20FNO3·HCl or mesylate C19H20FNO3·CH4O3S to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder and to relieve symptoms (such as hot flashes) of menopause

Note: Trademarks for paroxetine include Brisdelle, Paxil, and Pexeva.

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