Sertraline

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In medicine, sertraline is a second-generation antidepressant that is a "selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression."[1]

History

It was developed by Pfizer and approved for marketing by the United States of America Food and Drug Administration in 1991.[2] It is now manufactured generically.

References

  1. Anonymous (2024), Sertraline (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. Drugs@FDA. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved on 2009-01-29.

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The most up-to-date information about Sertraline and other drugs can be found at the following sites.