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antidepressant
an·ti·de·pres·sant A0338000 (ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕs′ənt, ăn′tī-)n. A drug used to treat depression.
an′ti·de·pres′sant, an′ti·de·pres′sive (-prĕs′ĭv) adj.antidepressant (ˌæntɪdɪˈprɛsənt) n (Pharmacology) any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depressionadj (Pharmacology) of or relating to this class of drugsan•ti•de•pres•sant (ˌæn ti dɪˈprɛs ənt, ˌæn taɪ-) also an•ti•de•pres•sive (ˌæn ti dɪˈprɛs ɪv, ˌæn taɪ-)
adj. 1. used to relieve or treat mental depression. n. 2. an antidepressant drug. [1960–65]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  antidepressant - any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effectsantidepressant drugmedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of diseaseMAOI, monoamine oxidase inhibitor - any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulatenefazodone, Serzone - an antidepressant drug (trade name Serzone)nontricyclic, nontricyclic antidepressant, nontricyclic antidepressant drug, nontricyclic drug - a class of antidepressant drugs that are not tricyclic drugs and do not act by inhibiting MAOEdronax, reboxetine - an antidepressant drug that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrineselective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI - an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the braintricyclic, tricyclic antidepressant, tricyclic antidepressant drug - an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brainmaleate - a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation |
Translationsantidepressant → 抗抑郁剂zhCNSee antidepressant
antidepressant
antidepressant, any of a wide range of drugs used to treat psychic depressiondepression,
in psychiatry, a symptom of mood disorder characterized by intense feelings of loss, sadness, hopelessness, failure, and rejection. The two major types of mood disorder are unipolar disorder, also called major depression, and bipolar disorder, whose sufferers are
..... Click the link for more information. . They are given to elevate mood, counter suicidal thoughts, and increase the effectiveness of psychotherapypsychotherapy,
treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychological methods. Psychotherapy, thus, does not include physiological interventions, such as drug therapy or electroconvulsive therapy, although it may be used in combination with such methods.
..... Click the link for more information. . Before the introduction of such drugs in the late 1950s, most patients with major depression had no recourse but hospitalization; only 45% improved after one year. In contrast, 80%–90% of such patients can expect significant relief from depression with one of the medications now prescribed. Antidepressants act on the flow of the neurotransmitters epinephrineepinephrine
, hormone important to the body's metabolism, also known as adrenaline. Epinephrine, a catecholamine, together with norepinephrine, is secreted principally by the medulla of the adrenal gland.
..... Click the link for more information. , serotoninserotonin
, organic compound that was first recognized as a powerful vasoconstrictor occurring in blood serum. It was partially purified, crystallized, and named in 1948, and its structure was deduced a year later.
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, a neurotransmitter in the catecholamine family that mediates chemical communication in the sympathetic nervous system, a branch of the autonomic nervous system.
..... Click the link for more information. across neural synapsessynapse
, junction between various signal-transmitter cells, either between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland. A nerve impulse reaches the synapse through the axon, or transmitting end, of a nerve cell, or neuron.
..... Click the link for more information. . Common antidepressants include monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tricyclics such as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil), and the newer selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline HCL (Zoloft). Venlafaxine (Effexor) inhibits both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. The choice of antidepressant often has more to do with its side effects (variously sedation, constipation, hypotension, tachycardia, weight gain, sexual dysfunction) than efficacy, as they are generally regarded to be equally effective. The newer drugs, especially SSRIs, are tolerated better and are currently by far the most widely prescribed, but SSRIs also appear to be less effective in children and teenagers and may cause some of them to become suicidal. antidepressant[‚an·tē·di′pres·ənt] (pharmacology) A drug, such as imipramine and tranylcypromine, that relieves depression by increasing central sympathetic activity. antidepressant any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depression antidepressant
antidepressant [an″te-, an″ti-de-pres´ant] 1. preventing or relieving depression.2. an agent used for relief of symptoms of depression. One type is the tricyclic antidepressants, so called because of their chemical structure, which has three fused rings; they block reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve endings. This group includes amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and trimipramine (Surmontil). Two drugs with different chemical structures but similar effects are amoxapine (Asendin) and maprotiline (Ludiomil). These drugs vary in the degree to which they affect reuptake of the two neurotransmitters. Also, some are sedating while others are alerting. The patient must take the drug for about 2 to 3 weeks before the full therapeutic effect is established.
An older group of antidepressants is the inhibitors" >monoamine oxidase inhibitorsisocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). These drugs inhibit monoamine oxidase, the enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine and serotonin released at nerve synapses. They are not as widely used as the tricyclic antidepressants because serious cardiovascular side effects (hypertension, headache, stroke syndrome) can occur when tyramine is ingested, and foods containing tyramine, such as cheese, certain beans, beer, and wine, must be avoided by patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
A third class consists of the inhibitors" >selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which inhibit reuptake of serotonin without affecting reuptake of norepinephrine. This group includes fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft). Drugs in this group are as effective as the tricyclic antidepressants but have fewer side effects. The most significant adverse reaction seen with this group is agitation, which can be lessened by decreasing the dose. Weight gain and sexual dysfunction may also occur.an·ti·de·pres·sant (an'tē-dē-pres'ănt), 1. Counteracting depression. 2. A pharmacologic agent used in treating depression. antidepressant (ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕs′ənt, ăn′tī-)n. A drug used to treat depression.
an′ti·de·pres′sant, an′ti·de·pres′sive (-prĕs′ĭv) adj.antidepressant adjective Relieving depression noun An agent used to manage depression, anxiety, panic disorders. See Depression, Prozac/fluxetine, Tricyclic antidepressant. an·ti·de·pres·sant (an'tē-dĕ-pres'ănt) 1.Counteracting depression. 2. An agent or medication used in treating depression. antidepressant One of the large range of drugs used to treat depression. Classes of antidepressant drugs include bicyclics, tricyclics, tetracyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. Some of the most commonly used drugs are lithium (Camcolit), nortriptyline (Allegron), amoxapine (Asendis), citalopram (Cipramil), protriptyline (Concordin), flupenthixol (flupentixol) (Fluanxol), maprotiline (Ludiomil), tradozone (Molipaxin), fluphenazine (Modecate, Moditen), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), dothiepin (dosulepin) (Prothiaden), promazine (Sparine), thioridazine (Melleril), imipramine (Tofranil), perphenazine (Fentanyl), prochlorperazine (Stemetil), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), amitryptyline (Triptafen), clomipramine (Anafranil), doxepin (Sinequan), isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), fluoxetine (Prozac) and tryptophan (Optimax).AntidepressantA medication used to relieve the symptoms of clinical depression.Mentioned in: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndromean·ti·de·pres·sant (an'tē-dĕ-pres'ănt) 1. Counteracting depression. 2. A pharmacologic agent used in treating depression. Patient discussion about antidepressantQ. My sister is taking antidepressants for her depression. My sister is taking antidepressants for her depression. Antidepressant causes her severe headache. Her medicines were changed but there is no impact in her headache. This headache is continuous and reduces only after a good sleep. I think she can try with Chinese medicines for her headache? Will it be of any help?A. Yes. You can try Chinese Medicines not only for headache but also for depression. Chinese medicine can help cure depression and they will not show any side effects. But headaches can be treated by Chinese medicines. Just meet the doctor and tell him the problem. She will be fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYsN-FiceXA&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vGYsN-FiceXA_acupuncture_chinese_medicine?q=depression%20chinese%20medicine&feature=player_embedded Q. Please suggest me the natural or alternative ways to beat depression without taking any antidepressants? I suffer from clinical depression yet never tried antidepressants due to the fear of getting addicted to them. Please suggest me the natural or alternative ways to beat depression without taking any antidepressants?A. Hi, I felt so when depressed. Later I tried psychotherapists and psychologists and that has really helped me to come out from depression. You need to exercise regularly to keep you fit and healthy. All the best! Q. I was diagnosed with depression and have taken a whole host of antidepressants. I’m Mark, 29 years old male. I was diagnosed with depression and have taken a whole host of antidepressants. My eyes are extremely blurry, I’m worrying about that. Does this side effect go away with time, or is it permanent while on medications?A. Mark, you really need to consult your doctor. I hope you're not relying totally on the Internet for medical advice. Side effects are common with most drugs, and some are more tolerable than others. "Extremely blurry" eyes seems like it could affect your driving, as cbellh47 wrote, but many other things as well.
Sometimes it does take many, many attempts to discover an anti-depressant or a combination of more than one to achieve a better mood balance. We're all chemically different and react to drugs differently. There's many options and I had to endure years of experimentation before I was satisfied, but I now have the rest of my life to appreciate what I went through.
I also used the help of different doctors and psychiatrists, as well as self-learning. If your doctor doesn't seem to be beneficial, consider asking him/her to recommend a specialist. New treatments come to light regularly and not all docotrs are wise to them.
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Related to antidepressant: tricyclic antidepressantSynonyms for antidepressantnoun any of a class of drugs used to treat depressionSynonymsRelated Words- medicament
- medication
- medicinal drug
- medicine
- MAOI
- monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- nefazodone
- Serzone
- nontricyclic
- nontricyclic antidepressant
- nontricyclic antidepressant drug
- nontricyclic drug
- Edronax
- reboxetine
- selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- SSRI
- tricyclic
- tricyclic antidepressant
- tricyclic antidepressant drug
- maleate
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