A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Drug treatment of depression
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Several drug classes and drugs can be used to treat depression:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Serotonin modulators (5-HT2 blockers)
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Heterocyclic antidepressants
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Melatonergic antidepressant
Ketamine-like drugsChoice of drug may be guided by past response to a specific antidepressant. Otherwise, SSRIs are often the initial drugs of choice. Although the different SSRIs are equally effective for typical cases, certain properties of the drugs make them more or less appropriate for certain patients (see table Antidepressants and Depressive Disorders: Treatment).
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