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Phenelzine (Nardil) Class

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MAOI

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Phenelzine (Nardil) MOA

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Irreversibly inhibit both MAOa and MAOb, Prevent breakdown of DA

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Phenelzine (Nardil) Therpeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Phenelzine (Naardil) SE

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  1. Hypertensive crisis (with tyramine-rich foods); serotonin syndrome (MAOI + SSRI); agitation (rare), delerium –> seizures
  2. Anticholinergic, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, sedation
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Desipramine (Norpramin) CLass

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TCA

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Desipramine (Norpramin) MOA

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Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors

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Desipramine (Norpramin) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Desipramine (Norpramine) SE

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  1. Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
  2. Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
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Desipramine (Norpramine) MIsc

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Not very safe; rarely used anymore

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Imipramine (Tofranil) Class

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TCA

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Imipramine (Tofranil) MOA

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Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors

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Imipramine (Tofranil) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Imipramine (Tofranil) SE

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  1. Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
  2. Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
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Imipramine (Tofranil) Misc

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Not very safe; rarely used anymore; forms active metabolite (desipramine)

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Amitriptyline (Elavil) Class

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TCA

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Amitriptyline (Elavil) MOA

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Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors

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Amitriptyline (Elavil) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism; prevention of tension headaches, migraines

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Amytriptyline (elavil) SE

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  1. Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
  2. Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
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Amytriptyline (Elavil) Misc

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Not very safe; rarely used anymore; forms active metabolite (nortriptyline)

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Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Class

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TCA

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Nortriptyline (Pamelor) MOA

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Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors

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Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Nortriptyline (Pamleor) SE

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  1. Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
  2. Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
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Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Misc

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Not very safe; rarely used anymore

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) Class

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SSRI

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) MOA

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Inhibit reuptake of 5-HT (and NE to lesser extent)

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) Therpeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism; pre-menstrual dystrophic disorder

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) SE

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  1. Serotonin syndrome (with MAOIs)

2. Fewer than tricyclics; mostly nausea, decreased sexual function

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) Misc

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Potent P450 inhibitor; forms active metabolite (norfluoxetine)

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Paroxetine (Paxil) Class

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Paroxetine (Paxil) MOA

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Inhibit reuptake of 5-HT (and NE to lesser extent)

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Paroxetine (Paxil) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Paroxetine (Paxil) SE

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  1. Serotonin syndrome (with MAOIs)

2. Fewer than tricyclics; mostly nausea, decreased sexual function

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Paroxetine (Paxil) Misc

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Potent P450 inhibitor

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Sertraline (Zoloft) Class

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Sertraline (Zoloft) MOA

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Inhibit reuptake of 5-HT (and NE to lesser extent)

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Sertraline (Zoloft) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Sertraline (Zoloft) SE

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  1. Serotonin syndrome (with MAOIs)

2. Fewer than tricyclics; mostly nausea, decreased sexual function

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) Class

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) MOA

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Inhibit reuptake of 5-HT (and NE to lesser extent)

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) SE

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  1. Serotonin syndrome (with MAOIs)

2. Fewer than tricyclics; mostly nausea, decreased sexual function

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Citalopram (Celexa) Class

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Citalopram (Celexa) MOA

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Inhibit reuptake of 5-HT (and NE to lesser extent)

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Citalopram (Celexa) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Citalopram (Celexa) SE

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  1. Serotonin syndrome (with MAOIs)

2. Fewer than tricyclics; mostly nausea, decreased sexual function

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Class

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) MOA

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Inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Venlafaxine (Effexor) CLass

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Venlafaxine (Effexor) MOA

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Inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE

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Venlafaxine (Effexor) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Class

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) MOA

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Blocks DA and NE reuptake

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Therapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism; maintain nicotine abstinence in quitting smokers

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) SE

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Lowers seizure threshold

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Mirtazapine (Remeron) Class

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Mirtazapine (Remeron) MOA

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5HT2a antagonists; also inhibit 5HT reuptake

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Mirtazapine (Remeron) THerapeutics

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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism

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Lithium MOA

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Unknown; lithium depletes secondary messengers IP3 and DAG, important in a-adrenergic and muscarinic-cholinergic transmission

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Lithium Therapeutics

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Anti-manic/mood-stabilizing (bipolar); long-term cluster headache prevention

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Lithium SE

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  1. If elevated levels: neurotoxicity, cardiac toxicity, renal dysfunction
  2. Drowsiness, weight gain, tremor, polydipsia, polyuria
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Lithium Misc

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Nausea and vomiting early sign of lithium OD; indomethacin and Na-depleting diuretics should be avoided (increase [Li])

Pharm Unit 3 Drugs (13 decks)

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