Definition
paroxetines
noun
- Plural of paroxetine; a class of antidepressant medications that work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically used in clinical or healthcare contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed paroxetines to help manage her depression.
- Several paroxetines are available on the market under different brand names.
- Paroxetines are commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
- The patient's symptoms improved after starting one of the available paroxetines.
- Paroxetines belong to a class of drugs known as SSRIs.