Chemical Properties
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Uses
As a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), R-(-)-Fluoxetine hydrochloride can be used as an antidepressant.
Definition
ChEBI: A hydrochloride obtained by reaction of (R)-fluoxetine with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid.
Biological Activity
Fluoxetine exhibits anti-depressant activity by increasing the serotonin levels in the neuron synaptic space. It also exhibits therapeutic effects against depression and other mood disorders.', 'Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.