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paroxetine

[ puh-rok-si-teen, par-ok- ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a drug, C 19 H 20 FNO 3 ·HCl, of the SSRI class, that acts by prolonging the action of serotonin in the brain, used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

paroxetine

/ pæˈrɒksətiːn /

noun

  1. an antidepressant drug that acts by preventing the re-uptake after release of serotonin in the brain, thereby prolonging its action: used for treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and panic disorder. Formula: C 19 H 20 FNO 3

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Word History and Origins

Origin of paroxetine1

First recorded in 1975–80; of uncertain origin, but perhaps based on piperidine ( def ) with the infix ox- ( def )

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