Medication Glossary
Schizophrenia:
a psychotic disorder that is characterized by loss of contact with the environment, by noticeable deterioration in the level of functioning in everyday life, and by disintegration of personality expressed as disorder of feeling, thought (as in hallucinations and delusions), and actions.
Selegeline:
a monoamine oxidase A inhibitor medication. Includes brand names include Eldepryl.
Self Medication:
the use of substances (e.g., medications, alternative therapies, substances of abuse) for symptom relief without the guidance of a doctor.
Somatic:
having to do with the body
Stimulants:
substances that increase feelings of alertness and reduce feelings of fatigue.
Substance Abuse:
a pattern of substance use that results in significant negative consequences to the individual or others.
SARIs :
see Serotonin 2A Antagonists / Reuptake Inhibitors
Saromet :
see Diazepam
Saroten :
see Amitryptiline
Sarotena :
see Amitryptiline
Saroten Retard :
see Amitryptiline
Saroten Retard :
see Amitryptiline
Sarotex:
see Amitryptiline
Sburol :
see Buspirone Hydrochloride
Scriptopam :
see Diazepam
Sedatival :
see Lorazepam
Sedizepan :
see Lorazepam
Seduxen :
see Diazepam
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) :
medications that selectively inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine. Includes medications such as reboxetine.
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) :
medications that selectively inhibit the reuptake of serotonin at the synapse, thus increasing availability of serotonin at the synapse, and eventually resulting in down-regulation of post-synaptic receptors. SSRI medications include paroxetine (Paxil), fluoxetine (Prozac), sertaline (Zoloft), fluvoxamine (luvox, feverin, Dumirox, floxyfral), and citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Serostat, Cipram).
Sensaval :
see Nortryptyline
Sensibal :
see Nortryptyline
Sensiva:
see Nortryptyline
Serax :
see Oxazepam
Seren :
see Chlordiazepoxide
Serepax :
see Oxazepam
Seresta :
see Oxazepam
Sermonil :
see Imipramine
Seronil :
see Fluoxetine
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-HT) :
a hormone and neurotransmitter (an indoleamine) important in a variety of functions including appetite, sleep, depression and anxiety.
Serotonin and Norepinephren Re-uptake Inhibitor (SNRI) :
a medication that inhibits re-uptake of both serotonin and norepinephren. Includes medications such as venlafaxine.
Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor (SRI) :
a medication that inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin by synaptic receptors. As compared to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), the SRIs have more effects on neurotransmitter systems in addition to the serotonin system. Commonly used SRIs in anxiety and depression is clomipramine and desipramine.
Serotonin 2A antagonists/reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) :
medications that block serotonin reuptake and increase serotonin by antagonism and serotonin 2A receptors. Includes medications such as nefazadone and trazadone.
Seroxal :
see Paroxetine
Seroxat :
see Paroxetine
Sertraline:
an Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) medication. Includes brand names such as Atruline, Lustral, Zoloft.
Servium :
see Chlordiazepoxide
Servizepam :
see Diazepam
Serzone :
see Nefazodone
Sidenar:
see Lorazepam
Sideril:
see Trazodone
Silence :
see Lorazepam
Simasedan :
see Diazepam
Sinequan :
see Doxepin
Sinestron :
see Lorazepam
Sinquan:
see Doxepin
Sinquane:
see Doxepin
Sintesedan:
see Chlordiazepoxide
Sipam:
see Diazepam
Sipramine:
see Imipramine
SNRI :
see Dual Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
Solanax:
see Alprazolam
Solis see :
see Diazepam
Solium:
see Chlordiazepoxide
Somese :
see Triazolam
Somniton:
see Triazolam
Somnium:
see Lorazepam
Sonacon:
see Diazepam
Songa:
see Triazolam
Spaz-10 :
see Chlordiazepoxide
Spectra:
see Doxepin
SRI :
see Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor
SSRI:
see Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor
Stapam:
see Lorazepam
Stesolid:
see Diazepam
Substance Dependence :
a pattern of behavior that results in increased tolerance for the substance, physiological and psychological dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.
Surmontil:
see Trimipramine
Surplix:
see Imipramine
Syneudon:
see Amitryptiline
Self Monitoring:
a psychotherapy technique in which one is asked to observe and monitor their own behavior.
Sedative:
a medication used to calm or relax. Often prescribed for sleeping problems.
Sertraline:
a Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) medication. Includes brand names such as Atruline, Lustral, Zoloft.