reuptake

noun

re·up·take (ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk

: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse

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Duloxetine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) that help increase levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024 By blocking the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, duloxetine increases their levels in the brain, which helps regulate mood in conditions like depression and anxiety. —

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Duloxetine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). —

Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Duloxetine is a prescription medication that belongs to the class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reuptake