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Paroxetine Mesylate

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Paroxetine Mesylate Definition

The mesylate salt form of paroxetine, a phenylpiperidine derivative and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties. Paroxetine binds to the pre-synaptic serotonin transporter complex resulting in negative allosteric modulation of the complex, thereby blocking reuptake of serotonin by the pre-synaptic transporter. Inhibition of serotonin recycling enhances serotonergic function through serotonin accumulation in the synaptic cleft, which resulting in long-term desensitization and downregulation of 5HT1 (serotonin) receptors and leading to symptomatic relief of depressive illness.

Paroxetine Mesylate Synonyms

Paroxetine Mesylate, (-)-(3S,4R)-4-(p-Fluorophenyl)-3-((3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenoxy)methyl)piperidine Mesylate, PAROXETINE MESYLATE, Paroxetine Methanesulfonate, Pexeva, Piperidine, 3-((1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl)-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-,(3S,4R)-, Methanesulfonate

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