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Serotonin Agents
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Definition
: Drugs used for their effects on serotonergic systems. Among these are drugs that affect serotonin receptors, the life cycle of serotonin, and the survival of serotonergic neurons.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; note entry term SEROTONIN EFFECT: use only for the serotonin effect of a chemical substance
Examples
Serotonin Receptor Agonists
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Serotonin Antagonists
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Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Other names
Effects, Serotoninergic; Effects, Serotonin; Effect, Serotoninergic; Effect, Serotonin; Drugs, Serotonin; Drugs, Serotonergic; Agents, Serotonin; Agents, Serotonergic; Serotoninergic Effects; Serotoninergic Effect; Serotonin Effects; Serotonin Effect; Serotonin Drugs; Serotonergic Drugs; Serotonergic Agents
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine
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3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine
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5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine
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5,7-Dihydroxytryptamine
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Norfenfluramine
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p-Chloroamphetamine
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Fenfluramine