Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are

Last updated: 7/31/2022

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed antidepressants. SSRIs block the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Changing the balance of serotonin helps brain cells send and receive chemical messages, which in turn boosts mood. Two SSRI medications are Cipralex (escitalopram, C20 H21 FN2O) and Zoloft (sertraline, C17H17 Cl₂N). Determine the molar masses of Cipralex and Zoloft. Molar mass of Cipralex = Molar mass of Zoloft =