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Which neurotransmitters are inhibited in their reuptake by tricyclic antidepressants?
Which neurotransmitters are inhibited in their reuptake by tricyclic antidepressants?
- GABA and norepinephrine
- Norepinephrine and serotonin (correct)
- Acetylcholine and dopamine
- Dopamine and serotonin
What class of drugs does amitriptyline belong to?
What class of drugs does amitriptyline belong to?
- Tricyclic antidepressants (correct)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Benzodiazepines
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Which condition is specifically mentioned as being treated by tricyclic antidepressants?
Which condition is specifically mentioned as being treated by tricyclic antidepressants?
- Neuropathic pain (correct)
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
Which of the following is NOT a tricyclic antidepressant?
Which of the following is NOT a tricyclic antidepressant?
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Which mechanism is shared by tricyclic antidepressants?
Which mechanism is shared by tricyclic antidepressants?
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Antidepressants - Tricyclics
- Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine, inhibit the reuptake of two neurotransmitters: norepinephrine and serotonin.
- This mechanism of action makes them effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
- They are classified as noradrenergic and serotonergic antidepressants, indicating their influence on the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.
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