reuptake

noun

re·up·take (ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk

: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse

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Duloxetine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). —

Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Duloxetine is a prescription medication that belongs to the class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is prescribed for anxiety and depression, and can also be used to treat nerve pain for people with diabetes, the Mayo Clinic notes. —

Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024 Currently, non-stimulant options are limited to mainly norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors or alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. —

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