Definition of Sertraline

1. Noun. A selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft).

Exact synonyms: Zoloft
Generic synonyms: Selective-serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Ssri
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Sertraline

1. Noun. An SSRI antidepressant, marketed as Zoloft. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Sertraline

1. An antidepressant which exhibits selectivity for the blockade of serotonin reuptake; similar to fluoxetine. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sertraline

serrifera
serring
serrirostres
serrous
serrs
serrula
serrulate
serry
serrying
sers
sertaconazole
sertindole
sertoli-leydig cell tumour
sertoli cell tumour
sertraline (current term)
sertularia
sertularian
sertularians
seruant
seruante
seruantes
seruants
serue
seruewe
seruewed
seruewes
seruewing
seruice
seruices

Literary usage of Sertraline

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Value of Psychiatric Treatment: Its Efficacy in Severe Mental Disorders edited by Samuel J. Keith (1996)
"... 20 Clomipramine vs. placebo 325 sertraline vs. placebo 87 sertraline vs. placebo ... to placebo sertraline significantly superior to placebo sertraline ..."

2. Preventing HIV Infection Among Injecting Drug Users in High Risk Countries by Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Academies Press (U.S. (2007)
"The findings did not support the use of sertraline, however, they did support the use of CM for treating methamphetamine dependence. ..."

3. Depression in Primary Care: Vol. 2. Treatment of Major Depression: Clinical by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"In a recent placebo-controlled, randomized study of sertraline for 44 weeks following acute phase response, placebo was associated with a 45.7 percent ..."

4. Statistical Assessment Of National Significant Industrial User Noncompliance (1993)
"In a recent placebo-controlled, randomized study of sertraline for 44 weeks following acute phase response, placebo was associated with a 45.7 percent ..."

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