About Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) are prescribed primarily for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Why is a Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Used?
Although the mechanism of action would seem also to relate to depression, the SNRI Atomoxetine (Strattera) is prescribed primarily for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
How Does a Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Work?
The action of the SNRI Atomoxetine (Strattera) is thought to be related to selective inhibition of the pre-synaptic norepinephrine transporter, but its full mechanism of action is not understood.
Note that the acronym 'SNRI' is also sometimes used to denote 'Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor'; the similarity can easily cause confusion!
Also see the page on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
This page was last reviewed by Dr Greg Mulhauser, Tuesday, 11 May 2010.
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