reboxetine

n. a drug that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine but has little or no effect on neurotransmission of serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, or histamine. It was the first selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor developed for clinical use as an antidepressant. It is not available in the United States.

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October 9th 2024

melancholia

n. an archaic name for depression. —melancholic adj.