Paper I — 2018 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q16

Paper I

2018 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

Q161 marksShort Answers★✓

Answer

• Fluoxetine
• Sertraline

Related Concepts

1. 1Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs

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