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drugs Flashcards

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MOA of Benzodiazepines

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enhance the action of GABA at the GABA-A receptor (increased inhibition) by increasing the frequency of chloride channels

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MOA of SSRIs in anxiety

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Transporter transports neurotransmitter out of the synaptic cleft into the neuron that released them

SSRI inhibit the reuptake the serotonin leading to increased serotonin in the synaptic cleft

Increase extracellular serotonin

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side effects of tricyclic antidepressants

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drowsiness
dry mouth
blurred vision
constipation
urinary retention
lengthening of QT interval

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what are the uses of benzodiazepines

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sedation
hypnotic
anxiolytic
anticonvulsant
muscle relaxant

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