noun
- Plural of fluoxetine; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed fluoxetines to help manage her depression.
- Several fluoxetines are available on the market under different brand names.
- Fluoxetines work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
- The patient's symptoms improved after starting one of the available fluoxetines.
- Fluoxetines are among the most commonly prescribed antidepressants worldwide.