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Name the drug classifications for depression.
MAOIs, SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs, NE/DA-RI, SSRI/5-HT Agonist, Central α₂ Antagonist, Atypical Antipsychotics
What do the abbreviations for depression medications stand for? MAOIs, SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs, NE/DA-RI, SSRI/5-HT Agonist, Central α₂ Antagonist, Atypical Antipsychotics.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Norepinephrine/Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 5-hydroxy-tryptamine, Central α₂ Antagonist, Atypical Antipsychotics.
For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the MAOIs class?
Phenelzine (Nardil®), Tranylcypromine (Parnate®), Selegiline (EMSAM® patch)
For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the SNRIs class?
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For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the SSRIs class?
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For depression treatment, name all of the drugs for the TCAs class.
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For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the NE/DA-RI class?
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For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the SSRI/5HT Agonists class?
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For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the Central α₂ Antagonist class?
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For depression treatment, what drugs are included in the Atypical Antipsychotics (Adjunct therapy) class?
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Name the drug classifications for anxiety disorders.
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For anxiety treatment, what drugs are included in the Benzodiazepines class?
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What pregnancy category are Benzodiazepines?
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For anxiety treatment, what drugs are included in the SNRIs class?
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For anxiety treatment, what drugs are included in the SSRIs class?
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For anxiety treatment, what drugs are included in the antihistamine class?
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For anxiety treatment, what drugs are included in the β-blockers class?
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For anxiety treatment, what is the other drug that is not categorized in the above classifications?
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Study Notes
Drug Classifications for Depression
- Major classifications include MAOIs, SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs, NE/DA-RI, SSRI/5-HT Agonists, Central α₂ Antagonists, and Atypical Antipsychotics.
Abbreviations for Depression Medications
- MAOIs: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- SNRIs: Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
- SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- TCAs: Tricyclic Antidepressants
- NE/DA-RI: Norepinephrine/Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors
- SSRI/5-HT Agonist: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 5-hydroxy-tryptamine
MAOIs Drugs
- Notable MAOIs include Phenelzine (Nardil®), Tranylcypromine (Parnate®), and Selegiline (EMSAM® patch).
SNRIs Drugs
- Prominent SNRIs: Duloxetine (Cymbalta®), Venlafaxine (Effexor®, Effexor XR®), and Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq®).
SSRIs Drugs
- Common SSRIs include Citalopram (Celexa®), Escitalopram (Lexapro®), Fluoxetine (Prozac®), Paroxetine (Paxil®), Sertraline (Zoloft®), and Fluvoxamine (Luvox®).
- Paroxetine (Paxil®) is the only category D drug for pregnancy in this group.
TCAs Drugs
- TCAs are categorized into two types:
- Secondary (effects primarily on NE): Desipramine (Norpramin®), Nortriptyline (Pamelor®).
- Tertiary (effects primarily on 5HT): Amitriptyline (Elavil®), Clomipramine (Anafranil®), Doxepin (Sinequan®), Imipramine (Tofranil®).
- All TCAs fall under Category C for pregnancy.
NE/DA-RI Drugs
- Bupropion Hydrochloride is notable, marketed as Wellbutrin® (various formulations) and Zyban® for smoking cessation.
- Also, Bupropion Hydrobromide (Aplenzin®) is included.
SSRI/5-HT Agonists Drugs
- Key drugs in this category include Nefazodone (Serzone®), Trazodone (Desyrel®, Oleptro®), and Vilazodone (Viibryd®).
Central α₂ Antagonist Drugs
- Mirtazapine (Remeron®) enhances NE effects.
Atypical Antipsychotics Drugs
- Used as adjunct therapy: Aripiprazole (Abilify®) and Quetiapine (Seroquel®).
Drug Classifications for Anxiety Disorders
- Classifications include Benzodiazepines, SNRIs, SSRIs, Antihistamines, β-blockers, and Others.
Benzodiazepines Drugs
- Common Benzodiazepines: Lorazepam (Ativan®), Clonazepam (Klonopin®), Alprazolam (Xanax®), Diazepam (Valium®), Triazolam (Halcion®), Chlordiazepoxide (Librax®), Clorazepate (Tranxene®), Flurazepam (Dalmane®), Temazepam (Restoril®), Quazepam (Doral®), Estazolam (Prosom®), Midazolam (Versed®), and Oxazepam (Serax®).
- All are classified as Pregnancy Category D due to risks.
SNRIs Drugs for Anxiety
- Primarily Duloxetine (Cymbalta®) and Venlafaxine (Effexor®, Effexor XR®).
SSRIs Drugs for Anxiety
- Include Citalopram (Celexa®), Escitalopram (Lexapro®), Paroxetine (Paxil®), Fluoxetine (Prozac®), and Sertraline (Zoloft®).
Antihistamine Drugs for Anxiety
- Hydroxyzine pamoate (Vistaril®) is a notable antihistamine for anxiety.
β-blockers Drugs for Anxiety
- Propranolol (Inderal®) is the primary β-blocker used in treatment.
Other Anxiety Drug
- Buspirone (Buspar®) is recognized as an "Other" category drug for anxiety treatment.
Drug Classifications for Schizophrenia/Psychosis Disorders
- Identified classifications include 1st Generation and 2nd Generation antipsychotics (details not provided).
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Test your knowledge on the classifications of psychiatric drugs used for treating depression. This quiz focuses on important drug categories and their abbreviations. Perfect for students and professionals in the mental health field.
