NCIt definition : The hydrochloride salt of sertraline, a synthetic derivative of naphthalenamine with
anti-serotoninergic and anti-depressant properties. Sertraline appears to selectively
inhibit the neuronal uptake of serotonin, raising serotonin levels in the CNS.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat depression. It is a type of selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI).;