Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
tertiary amines
A
clomipramine
amitriptyline
doxepin
trimipramine
imipramine
2
Q
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
secondary amines
A
will have less AE - are the active metabolites of tertiary amines!
desipramine
nortriptyline
protriptyline
3
Q
atypical antidepressants
A
Bupropion and Mirtazapine
4
Q
Bupropion MOA
A
- inhibits reuptake of NE and DA (no serotonergic activity)
5
Q
Mirtazapine MOA
A
- blocks presynaptic alpha2-adrenergic autoreceptors; blocks 5-HT2, 5-HT3
6
Q
Mixed serotonergic Agents
A
- Vilazodone
- Trazodone
- Vortioxetine
7
Q
Vilazodone (Viibryd) MOA
A
inhibit 5-HT reuptake; partial agonist of 5-HT1a
8
Q
Trazodone MOA
A
inhibit 5-HT reuptake; partial agonist of 5-HT2a
9
Q
Vortioxetine (Trintellix) MOA
A
inhibit 5-HT reuptake
agonist at 5-HT1a
partial agonist at 5HT1b
5HT3 and 5HT7 antagonist (help w/ SSRI AE)