5 Questions
Which neurotransmitters are inhibited in their reuptake by tricyclic antidepressants?
Norepinephrine and serotonin
What class of drugs does amitriptyline belong to?
Tricyclic antidepressants
Which condition is specifically mentioned as being treated by tricyclic antidepressants?
Neuropathic pain
Which of the following is NOT a tricyclic antidepressant?
Citalopram
Which mechanism is shared by tricyclic antidepressants?
Inhibition of norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake
Study Notes
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.
This quiz covers the use of tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and doxepin, in the treatment of neuropathic pain. It explores how these medications inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
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