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Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) work by blocking the reabsorption of both serotonin and norepinephrine into neurons. This increases the levels of both these neurotransmitters in the brain.
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors include:
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Venlafaxine
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Desvenlafaxine
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Duloxetine
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A new medication is developed to treat a mood disorder. Its mechanism involves preventing the presynaptic neuron from reabsorbing a specific neurotransmitter after it has been released into the synapse. This results in a higher concentration of that neurotransmitter remaining in the synaptic cleft for a longer time. Based on this description, what is the primary way this medication enhances the neurotransmitter's effect?