Hydroxynefazodone
Hydroxynefazodone
Hydroxynefazodone (pronunciation: hy-drox-y-ne-faz-o-done) is a pharmacological compound related to the antidepressant medication nefazodone. It is one of the primary metabolites of nefazodone, produced in the body during the metabolic processing of the drug.
Etymology
The term "Hydroxynefazodone" is derived from the parent drug "nefazodone", with the prefix "hydroxy-" indicating the addition of a hydroxyl group during metabolism. The term "nefazodone" itself is a constructed name, typical of pharmaceuticals, and does not have a known etymology.
Pharmacology
Hydroxynefazodone is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI), meaning it acts to increase the amount of serotonin in the brain by blocking its reuptake into neurons. This is the same mechanism of action as nefazodone, and contributes to the drug's antidepressant effects.
Related Terms
- Nefazodone: The parent drug of hydroxynefazodone, used as an antidepressant.
- Metabolite: A substance produced during metabolism.
- Serotonin: A neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation, among other functions.
- Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI): A class of drugs that increase the amount of serotonin in the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydroxynefazodone
- Wikipedia's article - Hydroxynefazodone
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