Atypical Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
Why are they known as Atypical?
A
Because of their unique chemical structures which mean they do not fit into any of the other classes of anti-depressants
2
Q
What is Bupronion otherwise known as?
A
Wellbutrin
Zyban - a smoking cessation drug
3
Q
What is Bupronion’s mechanism of action thought to be?
A
Inhibits re-uptake of serotonin
Affects activity of NE and dopamine
4
Q
Why is Bupronion contraindicated in patients with seizure disorders?
A
Because it lowers the seizure threshold.
5
Q
How are Atypical Antidepressants sometimes otherwise known?
A
SNRIs
Serotonin and Norepinepherine re-uptake inhibitors
