March 2009

Paroxetine and Its Side Effects

Posted on March 27, 2009 by steve

Type of Drug: Antidepressant (SSRI); mood-elevating agent. How the Drug Works: The actual antidepressant mechanism of paroxetine is not known. It is presumed that it works by blocking the uptake of serotonin, a chemical found in the brain. Uses Paroxetine … Continue reading →

Sertraline and its Side Effects

Type of Drug: Antidepressant; SSRI; mood-elevating agent. How the Sertraline Works: The actual antidepressant mechanism of sertraline is not known. It is presumed that it works by blocking the uptake of serotonin, a chemical found in the brain. Uses of … Continue reading →

Sulfonylureas and its Description

Type of Drug: Oral antidiabetic agents for use only as an adjunct to diet and exercise in the management of type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus. How the Sulfonylureas Works: The sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents appear to decrease blood sugar by stimulating … Continue reading →