depression Flashcards

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TCA

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triptyline
3rd line treatment
increase nor ep and serotinin and blocking acth in the brain

  • cheaper
    side effects: wt gain, anticholinergic effects (not good for elderly)

get a baseline ECG prior it can
watch for slowing cardiac conduction

worry about OD do not give if suicide risk is high

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