An overview of SSRI and SNRI therapies for depression

Manag Care. 2004 Jun;13(6 Suppl Depression):25-33.

Abstract

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are used widely to treat mood and anxiety disorders. Indications, pharmacologic characteristics, and dosing and administration are outlined. Because more patients receive SSRIs in general medical versus psychiatric settings, this chapter includes information relevant to both.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety Disorders / classification
  • Anxiety Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Depression / classification
  • Depression / drug therapy*
  • Drug Costs
  • Humans
  • Norepinephrine / metabolism*
  • Primary Health Care
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / economics
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • United States

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
  • Norepinephrine