Mastering Antidepressant Medications
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Name two classes of antidepressant medications and their respective suffixes.

SSRIs (-pram, -xtine), SNRIs (-faxine, duloxetine)

What is the mode of action for TCAs?

Inhibits the reuptake of 5HT2, NA and DA.

What caution should be taken when using benzodiazepines?

Geriatric, Hepatic, addictions inc. drug and alcohol, Renal, Avoid in 1st trimester

What are the cautions for using Risperidone?

<p>Cautions include elderly, Hepatic, people with addictions to drugs and alcohol, and avoid in 1st trimester.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of action for Antipsychotics medication?

<p>Antagonism of 5HT2-A and DA2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cautions for using Antipsychotics medication with the suffix -apine?

<p>Cautions include Parkinson's, dementia, seizures, and lactation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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