Questions and Answers
What is the primary mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in treating neuropathic pain?
Inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
Which of the following tricyclic antidepressants is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?
Amitriptyline
What neurotransmitters are affected by tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
Norepinephrine and serotonin
What is the primary therapeutic use of imipramine?
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Which of the following is NOT a tricyclic antidepressant?
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What is the effect of tricyclic antidepressants on norepinephrine and serotonin?
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What is a common use of amitriptyline and doxepin?
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What is imipramine commonly used to treat?
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How do tricyclic antidepressants affect neurotransmitter levels?
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What is the class of antidepressants that includes amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine?
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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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