CNS Drugs Flashcards
Fluoxetine
SSRI
Venlafaxine
SNRI
Buproprion
Dopamine and NE reuptake inhibitor
Imipramine
Tricyclic antidepressant
SERT>NET
Tranylcypromine
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Sertraline
SSRI
Paroxetine
SSRI
Fluvoxamine
SSRI
Citalopram
SSRI
Escitalopram
SSRI
Trazodone
Antagonist of 5HT2 and 5HT2c; blocks SERT
Mirtazapine
Antagonist of 5HT2, 5HT3, and alpha-2 receptors
Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant
SERT>NET
Desipramine
Tricyclic antidepressant
NET>SERT
Nortriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant
NET>SERT
Doxepin
Tricyclic antidepressant
Phenelzine
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Isocarboxazide
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Selegiline
Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor
Treats Parkinson’s
Procaine
Local anesthetic Ester Low potency Rapid onset Short duration
Chloroprocaine
Local anesthetic Ester Low potency Rapid onset Short duration
Tetracaine
Local anesthetic Ester High potency Slow onset Long duration (spinal)
Cocaine
Local anesthetic
Ester
Vasoconstriction due to inhibition of NE reuptake
Increased HR and BP
Benzocaine
Local anesthetic
Ester
Topical use only
Can cause methmoglobinemia