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MOA: Treatment of Depression Flashcards

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Selegiline

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Inhibits metabolism/breakdown of NE, 5-HT, and dopamine

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Tranylcypromine

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Inhibits metabolism/breakdown of NE, 5-HT, and dopamine

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Phenelzine

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Inhibits metabolism/breakdown of NE, 5-HT, and dopamine

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Amitriptyline

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT by inhibiting the transporter protein that brings them back into the nerve terminal

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Nortriptyline

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT by inhibiting the transporter protein that brings them back into the nerve terminal

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Desipramine

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT by inhibiting the transporter protein that brings them back into the nerve terminal

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Imipramine

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT by inhibiting the transporter protein that brings them back into the nerve terminal

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Citalopram

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Block reuptake of 5-HT

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Escitalopram

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Block reuptake of 5-HT

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Fluoxetine

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Block reuptake of 5-HT

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Paroxetine

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Block reuptake of 5-HT

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Sertraline

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Block reuptake of 5-HT

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Duloxetine

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Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT

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Venlafaxine

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Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT

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Buproprion

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Weak dopamine and NE reuptake inhibitor

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Mirtazipine

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Enhances serotonin and NE neurotransmission by blocking presynaptic a2 receptors

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Nefazodone

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Weak inhibitors of serotonin reuptake (similar to SSRIs, just weaker)

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Trazodone

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Weak inhibitors of serotonin reuptake (similar to SSRIs, just weaker)

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