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mechanism of action of SSRIs
block reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic cell
best SSRI in adolescents
fluoxetine
what pathway does fluoxetine block
CYP450
best SSRI in epileptics
citalopram
safest SSRI in cardiac patients
sertraline
contraindicated drugs with SSRIs
triptans
NSAIDS
Aspirin
Warfarin
mechanism of action of TCAs
block reuptake of serotonin + noradrenaline into presynaptic terminals
mechanism of action of phenelzine
irreversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzymes – slows breakdown of noradrenaline + serotonin
mechanism of action of moclobemide
reversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzymes – slows breakdown of noradrenaline + serotonin
what is phentolamine used for
treatment of hypertensive crisis
what type of drug is lofepramine and imipramine
TCAs
what type of drug is venlafaxine
serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor
mirtazapine
NaSSA
-antagonises adrenergic receptors + blocks serotonin receptors
trazodone
given to treat sexual dysfunction caused by SSRI
mechanism of action of sodium valproate
increases GABA
mechanism of action of lamotrigine
blocks sodium channels - decreases glutamate release
typical antipsychotics
haloperidol
chlorpromazine
treatment of extra pyramidal side effects
procyclidine