NCIt related terms : Paxil; PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS;
NCIt definition : The hydrochloride salt form of paroxetine, a phenylpiperidine derivative and a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties.
Paroxetine binds to the pre-synaptic serotonin transporter complex resulting in negative
allosteric modulation of the complex thereby blocking reuptake of serotonin by the
pre-synaptic transporter. Inhibition of serotonin recycling enhances serotonergic
function through serotonin accumulation in the synaptic cleft, resulting in long-term
desensitization and downregulation of 5HT1 (serotonin) receptors and leading to symptomatic
relief of depressive illness.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It is a type of
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).;
UNII : 3I3T11UD2S;
InChIKey : GELRVIPPMNMYGS-RVXRQPKJSA-N;
CAS number : 78246-49-8;
Drug name : Paxil CR; Paxil;
Chemical formula : C19H20FNO3.HCl;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000410750; CDR0000045553;