Atypical Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
Mirtazapine
A
Remeron
1
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
This class includes various drugs that don’t fit neatly into the other categories. They may work through different neurotransmitter systems.
2
Q
Trazodone
A
Desyrel
3
Q
Vilazodone
A
Viibryd
4
Q
Vortioxetine
A
Brintellix
5
Q
Increases serotonin and norepinephrine, often used for insomnia or weight gain.
A
Mirtazapine
6
Q
prescribed off-label for insomnia.
A
Trazodone
7
Q
A serotonin modulator and stimulator
A
Vilazodone
8
Q
A serotonin modulator with additional effects on various serotonin receptors.
A
Vortioxetine
9
Q
Causes weight gain
A
Mirtazapine
10
Q
Mirtazapine causes more drowsiness at low or high doses?
A
Low
