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sertraline en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜɹ.tɹəˌlin/ (General-American)
/ˈsɜː.tɹəˌliːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology

From ser(otonin) + -traline (“serotonin reuptake inhibitor”).

Meanings

(uncountable) An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₇NCl₂ administered in the form of its hydrochloride and acting to enhance serotonin activity.
- Sertraline, 50 mg. Insomnia worsened, severe anxiety, anorexia, (weight loss 17kgs,) increase in suicidal thougts, plans, and intention. Discontinued following hospitalization. 2002, Sarah Kane, 4.48 Psychosis, Methuen, →ISBN, page 21:

Deriveds

sertraline hydrochloride

Synonyms

Translations (4)

es sertralina (the antidepressant) · ja セルトラリン (the antidepressant) · fr sertraline (the antidepressant) · pt sertralina (the antidepressant)