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Pain- TCAs DI Flashcards

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TCAs used in pain

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Nortriptyline, desipramine, amitriptyline, imipramine

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Indications for TCAs

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PDN, PHN (but both are off-label)

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Pros of TCAs

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Most data with use
QD dosing
Can help with insomnia and depression

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Cons of TCAs

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Delayed onset
Anticholinergic and cardiotoxic effects

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TCAs aren’t good in what patients?

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Elderly

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