fluvoxamine
nounUK /fluːˈvɒk.səm.iːn/ · US /fluːˈvɑk.səˌmiːn/
Etymology Probably from flu(oro)- + v(aleryl) + ox(y)- + amine.
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A synthetic antidepressant drug which acts by prolonging the effect of the neurotransmitter serotonin on the brain.
- Derived terms
- fluvoxamine maleate