Bicifadine
Bicifadine
Bicifadine (pronunciation: bi-ci-fa-dine) is a psychoactive drug and pharmaceutical medication that was originally developed as an antidepressant but has also been investigated for use in the treatment of acute pain.
Etymology
The term "Bicifadine" is derived from the chemical name Biphenyl Cicloheptene Fatty acid Dine.
Description
Bicifadine is a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI), which means it inhibits the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, thereby increasing their levels in the brain. This can help to alleviate symptoms of depression and pain.
Related Terms
- Serotonin: A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness.
- Norepinephrine: A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in attention and focus.
- Dopamine: A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.
- Reuptake inhibitor: A type of drug that increases the level of certain neurotransmitters in the brain by inhibiting their reuptake.
- Antidepressant: A type of medication used to treat depression.
- Psychoactive drug: A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
See Also
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
- Neurotransmitter
- Depression (mood)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bicifadine
- Wikipedia's article - Bicifadine
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