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Sarafem

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Noun1.Sarafem - a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem)Sarafem - a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
fluoxetine, fluoxetine hydrocholoride, Prozac
selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI - an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
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Some of products expected to come off patent in 2008 include Sarafem for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Depakote for seizures, Cipro HC for external ear infections, and Dovonex for psoriasis.
Refilling a need: thanks to a growing number of generic drugs, health ... by Chordas, Lori / Best's Review
Although the patent lapsed in 2001, fluoxetine continues to make the company money - it is now the active ingredient in Sarafem, a pill sold by Lilly for premenstrual syndrome.
Prozac, used by 40m people, does not work say scientists by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
These include some antidepressants related to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Effexor, Prozac, Sarafem, Paxil, Celaxa and Zoloft.
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