5-HT / CNS adrenergic Flashcards
MDD
major depressive disorder
depressive episodes with NO MANIA
2 week period + interfering with ADL
types of MDD
typical ( melancholic )
atypical
psychotic
BPAD
bipolar affective disorder
MANIC episode w or w/o depression
inhibitors of 5-HT storage
amphetamine
methamphetamine
methylphenidate
modafinil
dextroamphetamine
lisdexamfetamine
ADHD
dextroamphetamine
lisdexamfetamine
modafinil
atypical depression
narcolepsy
obstructive sleep apnea
irreversible MAOIs
iproniazid
phenelzine
isocarboxazid
no longer 1st line therapy b/c of SE
SE of MAOI
*tyramine toxicity - hypertensive crisis
precipitate manic or hypomanic episodes in bipolar patients
MAO-A inhibitors
brofaromine
befloxatone
moclobemide
reversible
less tyramine toxicity
MAO-B inhibitor
selegiline
-also MAO-A at higher doses
transdermal patch
better freedom w diet
MDMA
methylenedioxymethamphetamine
SSRI + 5HT agonist
tyramine located in
red wine, processed meats, aged hard cheeses
MAOIs metabolized by
cytochrome P450 enzymes
lots of drug interactions
reserpine
blocks uptake of DA,5HT,NE by VMAT into vesicles
can induce depression
TCA
- TRIPTYLINE ( amitriptyline )
- IMPRAMINE ( imipramine )
TCA mechanism of actions
blocks NET and SERT