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What is the primary action of Tricyclic Antidepressants?
What is the purpose of Antidepressants?
What condition do Antipsychotics primarily treat?
Psychosis
What is the primary function of Sedative-hypnotics?
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What do Anticonvulsants treat?
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What is the action of Antiparkinsons?
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Examples of Tricyclic Antidepressants include: __________.
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) block the action of __________.
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Examples of MAO Inhibitors include: __________.
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What do Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors aim to improve?
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Examples of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors include: __________.
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Examples of Miscellaneous Agents include: __________.
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What do Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics primarily treat?
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Examples of Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics include: __________.
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Examples of Intermediate Potency Conventional Antipsychotics include: __________.
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Examples of High Potency Conventional Antipsychotics include: __________.
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What distinguishes Atypical Antipsychotics from typical antipsychotics?
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Examples of Atypical Antipsychotics include: __________.
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What is the role of Benzodiazepines?
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Examples of Benzodiazepines include: __________.
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What are Nonbenzodiazepines used for?
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Examples of Nonbenzodiazepines include: __________.
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Study Notes
Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Increase norepinephrine and serotonin levels, while blocking acetylcholine action.
- Alleviate depression by restoring neurotransmitter balance.
Antidepressants
- Used to prevent or treat depression and mood disorders.
- Increase levels of excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain.
Antipsychotics
- Treat psychosis and bipolar disorder.
- Block receptors in dopamine pathways and target various receptors.
Sedative-Hypnotics
- Induce sedation and sleep by depressing the central nervous system.
Anticonvulsants
- Treat epileptic seizures by suppressing excessive neuron firing.
Antiparkinsons
- Relieve Parkinson's disease symptoms.
- Increase dopamine activity or reduce acetylcholine activity in the central nervous system.
Tricyclic Antidepressants Examples
- Elavil, Pamelor (nortriptyline), Vivactil (protriptyline), Trofranil (imipramine).
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Block monoamine oxidase action to accumulate monoamines like norepinephrine.
MAO Inhibitors Examples
- Marplan (osocarboxazid), Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine).
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Allow serotonin neurotransmitter to be used more effectively.
SSRIs Examples
- Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox (fluvoxamine).
Miscellaneous Antidepressants
- Examples include Serzone (nefazodone), Desyrel, Effexor, Wellbutrin (Zyban), Remeron.
Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics
- Developed in the 1950s, primarily used for psychosis treatment.
Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics Examples
- Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Mellaril (thioridazine).
Intermediate Potency Conventional Antipsychotics Examples
- Trilafon (perphenazine), Loxitane (loxapine).
High Potency Conventional Antipsychotics Examples
- Stelazine (trifluoperazine), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane (thiothixene), Haldol (haloperidol).
Atypical Antipsychotics
- Function differently from conventional antipsychotics, targeting serotonin and dopamine receptors.
Atypical Antipsychotics Examples
- Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzepine), Risperdal (risperidone), Seroquel, Geodon (ziprasidone), Abilify.
Benzodiazepines
- Relieve nervousness and tension by slowing the central nervous system.
Benzodiazepines Examples
- Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Serax (oxazepam), Prosom (estazolam), Restoril.
Nonbenzodiazepines
- Psychoactive drugs with actions similar to benzodiazepines but chemically distinct.
Nonbenzodiazepines Examples
- Buspar, Ambien, Sonata (zaleplon), Aquachloral (chloral hydrate).
Barbiturates
- Class of sedative-hypnotics that depress the central nervous system for various therapeutic uses.
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This quiz covers important flashcards related to drug classification, focusing specifically on Central Nervous System (CNS) medications like Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antidepressants. It provides definitions and key information that are essential for understanding these types of drugs and their effects on neurotransmitters.