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Why aren't Monoamino Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) used as frequently?
Why aren't Monoamino Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) used as frequently?
MAOIs indirectly activate amines (including norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and dietary tyramine). A build up of tyramine can lead to excessively high levels of norepinephrine ---> HTN Crisis
Modern examples of MAOIs
Modern examples of MAOIs
Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline
Clomipramine
Clomipramine
TCA used for OCD - targets serotonin transporter
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline
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Commonly used SSRIs
Commonly used SSRIs
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MOA for SSRI's
MOA for SSRI's
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MOA for SNRIs
MOA for SNRIs
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Commonly used SNRIs
Commonly used SNRIs
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Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine
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Drugs used for rapid antidepressant response
Drugs used for rapid antidepressant response
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Tx for mania
Tx for mania
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T or F: SSRIs are SERT blockers
T or F: SSRIs are SERT blockers
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Clorimipramine, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine are examples of SSRis that...
Clorimipramine, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine are examples of SSRis that...
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Buspirone
Buspirone
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A pt comes to you with severe anxiety, complaining of frequent episodes that need to be alleviated soon given her demanding job. What drugs are good options?
A pt comes to you with severe anxiety, complaining of frequent episodes that need to be alleviated soon given her demanding job. What drugs are good options?
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Drugs used for situational anxiety
Drugs used for situational anxiety
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MOA for tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
MOA for tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
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Mechanism of action for MAO inhibitors
Mechanism of action for MAO inhibitors
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Differences between the mechanism of action for imipramine, despramine, clomipramine (Hint: they are all TCAs)
Differences between the mechanism of action for imipramine, despramine, clomipramine (Hint: they are all TCAs)
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