Generic name: Paroxetine
Paxil is a medicine to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or depression. It is used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or panic disorder. It is used to treat social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It restores natural balance of serotonin in the brain helping to improve certain problems in the mood.