Neurotransmitter uptake inhibitor

Neurotransmitter uptake inhibitor

A neurotransmitter uptake inhibitor is a drug which inhibits the reuptake of the neurotransmitter, thus extending the duration of its effect.

Examples include:
* Adrenergic uptake inhibitor/Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
* Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
* Serotonin reuptake inhibitor

* Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
* Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor
* Serotonin-noradrenaline-dopamine reuptake inhibitor

ee also

* monoamine transporter

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