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Antidepressants (tricyclic) Flashcards

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Secondary amines include:-

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Desipramine
Nortriptyline
Protriptyline
Amoxapine

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Tertiary amines include

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Amitriptyline
Lofepramine
Imipramine
Clomipramine
Dosulepin (Dothiepin)
Doxepin
Trimipramine
Butriptyline
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Common side-effects of TCAs include:-

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drowsiness
dry mouth
blurred vision
constipation
urinary retention
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Choice of tricyclic

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low-dose amitriptyline is commonly used in the management of neuropathic pain and the prophylaxis of headache (both tension and migraine)
lofepramine has a lower incidence of toxicity in overdose
amitriptyline and dosulepin (dothiepin) are considered the most dangerous in overdose

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