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Delucemine
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Delucemine is a drug which acts as an NMDA antagonist and a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and has neuroprotective effects. It was originally investigated for the treatment of stroke
but is now being studied as a potential antidepressant
. It is currently in clinical trials.
S.T. Moe, D.L. Smith, K. By, J.A. Egan, C.N. Filer, J. Label. Comp.
Radiopharm. 41, 535 (1998).
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
but is now being studied as a potential antidepressant
Antidepressant
An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder. According to Gelder, Mayou &*Geddes people with a depressive illness will experience a therapeutic effect to their mood;...
. It is currently in clinical trials.
S.T. Moe, D.L. Smith, K. By, J.A. Egan, C.N. Filer, J. Label. Comp.
Radiopharm. 41, 535 (1998).