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What is the primary mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in treating neuropathic pain?
What is the primary mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in treating neuropathic pain?
- Inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin (correct)
- Stimulating the release of norepinephrine and serotonin
- Inhibiting the breakdown of norepinephrine and serotonin
- Enhancing the degradation of norepinephrine and serotonin
Which of the following tricyclic antidepressants is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?
Which of the following tricyclic antidepressants is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?
- Citalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Amitriptyline (correct)
- Paroxetine
What neurotransmitters are affected by tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
What neurotransmitters are affected by tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
- GABA and glutamate
- Norepinephrine and serotonin (correct)
- Acetylcholine and histamine
- Dopamine and serotonin
What is the primary therapeutic use of imipramine?
What is the primary therapeutic use of imipramine?
Which of the following is NOT a tricyclic antidepressant?
Which of the following is NOT a tricyclic antidepressant?
What is the effect of tricyclic antidepressants on norepinephrine and serotonin?
What is the effect of tricyclic antidepressants on norepinephrine and serotonin?
What is a common use of amitriptyline and doxepin?
What is a common use of amitriptyline and doxepin?
What is imipramine commonly used to treat?
What is imipramine commonly used to treat?
How do tricyclic antidepressants affect neurotransmitter levels?
How do tricyclic antidepressants affect neurotransmitter levels?
What is the class of antidepressants that includes amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine?
What is the class of antidepressants that includes amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine?
Study Notes
Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Used in the treatment of neuropathic pain
- Examples of tricyclic antidepressants include:
- Amitriptyline
- Doxepin
- Imipramine
- Mechanism of action: inhibit the reuptake of:
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin
Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Used in the treatment of neuropathic pain
- Examples of tricyclic antidepressants include:
- Amitriptyline
- Doxepin
- Imipramine
- Mechanism of action: inhibit the reuptake of:
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin
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This quiz covers the use of tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine, in the treatment of neuropathic pain by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
