Antidepressants Classification and Mechanism of Action

Phenothiazines are a classification of antidepressants that effectively increase the concentration of monoamines in the brain.

Imipramine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Risperidone (Risperdal) is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).

Fluoxetine is a classic tricyclic antidepressant.

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like Amitriptyline (Elavil) have fewer adverse effects compared to SSRIs.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) pose a higher risk of ventricular arrhythmias compared to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).

Phenothiazines are a type of antipsychotic drug that can only be excreted through urine.

Imipramine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug.

Risperidone is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine.

Fluoxetine can produce side effects like sexual dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension.

Chlorpromazine has been linked to leukopenia which is a reduction in red blood cells.

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug that is primarily excreted through feces.

Phenothiazines are the most commonly prescribed first line treatment agents for depression.

Imipramine is an example of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

Risperidone is primarily used to reduce psychotic symptoms in conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Fluoxetine belongs to the class of phenothiazines.

Phenothiazines are known for causing weight gain as an adverse effect.

Imipramine is metabolized renally and excreted hepatically.