Mechanism of action
In comparison to tricyclic antidepressants it is postulated that in CNS it inhibits the neuronal uptake of 5HT. It shows negligible binding to histaminergic, muscarinic, alpha-1 adregenic receptors.
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This medicine works by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.
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