Medication Uses
A psych medication class specifically used for major depression.
What is tricyclic (TCA) antidepressants?
What is the MOA of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
What is to block the neurotransmitter serotonin?
Sertraline (Zoloft) and Escitalopram (Lexapro) are examples of what kind of antidepressant?
What is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
What antidepressant puts you most at risk for developing serotonin syndrome?
What is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
Psych medication class that is used when depression is not controlled while using TCA's.
What is monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
What is the MOA of a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor?
What is to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine?
Amitriptyline (Elavil) and doxepin (Sinequan) are examples of what kind of antidepressant?
What is a tricyclic antidepressant?
You should not eat foods containing this compound while taking monamine oxidase inhibitors because it can cause elevated blood pressure.
What is tyramine?
A psych medication class that can be used for major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and socialized anxiety disorder.
What is a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?
A medication that increases availability of norepinephrine, dopamine, epinephrine and serotonin?
What is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
What are three examples of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
What is Selegiline (Zelapar), Isocarboxazid (Marplan) and Phenelzine (Nardil)?
You must discontinue use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors at least 14 days prior to starting this medication.
What is a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor?
A psych medication class that can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including major depression, anxiety, OCD, migraines, eating disorders and substance abuse disorder.
What is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?
Which medication blocks the uptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, while also blocking histamine and cholinergic receptors?
What is tricyclic antidepressants?
What are two examples of a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor?
What is Venlafaxine (Effexor) and Duloxetine (Cymbalta)?
A life-threatening idiosyncratic reaction to tricyclic antidepressants that is characterized by fever, altered mental status, muscle rigidity, and autonomic dysfunction.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?