NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Paxil-Brand Name (SSRI-antidepressant)
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paroxetine
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meloxicam
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ibuprofen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Detailed explanation-2: -Paxil is generally considered safe and effective when taken as directed, even with long-term use.
Detailed explanation-3: -Paroxetine is the most potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin among the available SSRIs.
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