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Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Serotonin antagonist
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Nicotinic antagonist
Dopamine antagonist
Dopamine agonist
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Muscarinic antagonist