Amines Flashcards
1
Q
TCAs can be divided into what?
A
first generation tricyclics (tertiary amines), and second generation tricyclics (secondary amines).
2
Q
Which amine type has lower SE profile?
A
secondary amines
3
Q
What do secondary amines primarily act on?
A
noradrenaline
4
Q
What are tertiary amines thought to act on?
A
are thought to boost serotonin and noradrenaline
5
Q
What type of amines are the following: Desipramine
*Nortriptyline
*Protriptyline
* Amoxapine
A
secondary
6
Q
What type of amines are the following: Amitriptyline
* Lofepramine
* Imipramine
* Clomipramine
* Dosulepin (Dothiepin)
* Doxepin
* Trimipramine
* Butriptyline
A
tertiary (first generation)
