Paroxetine

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C19H20FNO3 · 329.4 g/mol

Arketis · Aropax · Besitram · Casbol

What is Paroxetine?

An SSRI antidepressant sold as Paxil, used for depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD. Paroxetine (C19H20FNO3, 329 g/mol) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor dispensed on prescription. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyAmines Aromatics Ethers Halogenated

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1CNC[C@H]([C@@H]1C2=CC=C(C=C2)F)COC3=CC4=C(C=C3)OCO4

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 500 mg/kg · low toxicity
Species: mouse
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

500 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 mouse oral from source

DangerIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmentalH302, H315, H319, H335, H360, H361, H400, H410from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 43815
Wikidata: Q408471
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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