Antedepressants are basically a class of medicines for the treatment of depression. They generally changes the composition of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Antdepressants can be classified on the basis of how they affect the chemicals presents in our body, which are the main cause of depression. On the basis of these chemicals, the antedepressants can be classified in the following classes:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): One of the main causes of depression is the reduction of the serotonin, which are consumed by presynaptic neuron. Serotonin is used by brain to send the signals to neurons. SSRIs prevent the consumption of serotonin, and thus maintain high level of serotonin. SSRIs include fluoxetine, paroxetine, escitalopram, citalopram and sertraline. Herbal Remedy increases its production in the body and thus reduces depression.