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8 Cards in this Set
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amitriptyline / Elavil |
Mech. of Action - Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine & serotonin at presynaptic membrane. Strong anticholinergic activity. Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Increased Appetite, Parkinsonian syndrome Rational - Increases availability of norepi and serotonin to produce an antidepressant effect. |
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desipramine / Norpramin |
Mech. of Action - Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine & serotonin. Strong anticholinergic activity. Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, Metallic taste in mouth, EPS of fine hand tremor. Rational - Increased availability of neurotransmitters relieves depression |
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doxepin / Sinequan |
Mech. of Action - Increases synaptic concentrations of norepinephrine & serotonin.
Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, Unpleasant taste in mouth, fine hand tremor. Rational - Produces antidepressant, anxiolytic effect |
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imipramine / Tofranil |
Mech. of Action - Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine & serotonin.
Side Effects - Dry mouth, Fatigue, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, EPS symptoms of fine hand tremor |
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maprotiline / Ludiomil |
Mech. of Action - Increases synaptic concentrations of norepinephrine & serotonin.
Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, Unpleasant taste in mouth, fine hand tremor. Rational - Produces antidepressant, anxiolytic effect |
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nortriptyline / Pamelor |
Mech. of Action - Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine & serotonin at neuronal presynaptic membrane.
Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, Unpleasant taste in mouth, fine hand tremor. Rational - Relieves depression, anxiety and nocturnal enuresis |
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trimipramine / Surmontil |
Mech. of Action - Increases synaptic concentrations of norepinephrine & serotonin.
Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, sexual problems, fine hand tremor. Rational - Relieves depression and anxiety |
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amoxaoine / Asendin |
Mech. of Action - Increases synaptic concentrations of norepinephrine & serotonin.
Side Effects - Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension, Unpleasant taste in mouth, fine hand tremor. Rational - Antidepressant |
