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What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in treating neuropathic pain?
What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in treating neuropathic pain?
- Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin (correct)
- Inhibit the breakdown of norepinephrine and serotonin
- Enhance the degradation of norepinephrine and serotonin
- Increase the release of norepinephrine and serotonin
Which of the following is an example of a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat neuropathic pain?
Which of the following is an example of a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat neuropathic pain?
- Duloxetine
- Amitriptyline (correct)
- Venlafaxine
- Fluoxetine
What neurotransmitters are involved in the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in neuropathic pain?
What neurotransmitters are involved in the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants in neuropathic pain?
- Norepinephrine and serotonin (correct)
- Dopamine and serotonin
- GABA and glutamate
- Acetylcholine and histamine
What is the main therapeutic use of tricyclic antidepressants in the given context?
What is the main therapeutic use of tricyclic antidepressants in the given context?
What is the effect of tricyclic antidepressants on the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin?
What is the effect of tricyclic antidepressants on the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin?
What is the primary function of tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
What is the primary function of tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
What is a common therapeutic application of tricyclic antidepressants?
What is a common therapeutic application of tricyclic antidepressants?
Which neurotransmitter is affected by tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
Which neurotransmitter is affected by tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
Which of the following tricyclic antidepressants is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?
Which of the following tricyclic antidepressants is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?
What is the result of inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin?
What is the result of inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin?
Study Notes
Antidepressants: Tricyclics
- Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat neuropathic pain
- Examples of tricyclic antidepressants include amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine
- These antidepressants inhibit the reuptake of two neurotransmitters: norepinephrine and serotonin
Antidepressants: Tricyclics
- Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat neuropathic pain
- Examples of tricyclic antidepressants include amitriptyline, doxepin, and imipramine
- These antidepressants inhibit the reuptake of two neurotransmitters: norepinephrine and serotonin
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This quiz covers the use of tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and doxepin, in the treatment of neuropathic pain, and their mechanism of action on norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake.
