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Antidepressants and Neuropathic Pain Management

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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?

Tricyclic antidepressants (correct)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Benzodiazepines

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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?

<p>Citalopram</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is shared by tricyclic antidepressants?

<p>Inhibition of norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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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.