fluvoxamine

English

Etymology

Probably from flu(oro)- +‎ v(aleryl) +‎ ox(y)- +‎ amine.

Pronunciation

Noun

fluvoxamine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic antidepressant drug which acts by prolonging the effect of the neurotransmitter serotonin on the brain.

Derived terms

  • fluvoxamine maleate

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