Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of medications that are primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. These drugs work by blocking the reabsorption (reuptake) of these neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft, enhancing their availability and action on receptors. This dual action on both serotonin and norepinephrine makes SNRIs distinct from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which only target serotonin.
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