Adjunct For Pain Flashcards
1
Q
What can be used for pain adjunctive therapy
A
Benzodiazepine, antidepressants, anticonvulsants
2
Q
Mechanism of amitriptyline
A
Antidepressant. Block transporter to block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, increasing concentration at synaptic cleft
3
Q
Side effects of amytriptyline
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Tachycardia, postural hypotension, arrhythmia, anticholinergic effects eg dry mouth blurred vision constipation, sedation at cns due to blocking of histamine receptors
