Pharm 2 quiz 2 Flashcards
Mirtazapine
Atypical antidepressant. alpha 2 blocker, enhances 5HT and NE neurotransmission.
Eszopiclone
Benzodiazepine-like drug. short-term binds to GABA receptor to enhance GABA. Tx insomnia
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
5HT/NE reuptake inhibitors. Tx depression (associated with chronic pain)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
SSRI. Tx depression
Naltrexone
Tx alcohol dependence. opiate antagonist.
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI. Tx depression
Doxepin
Tricyclic antidepressants. block reuptake of NE and 5HT (but not DA)
Protriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressants. block reuptake of NE and 5HT (but not DA)
Thioridazine
1st generation antipsychotic. D2 antagonist
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
1st generation antipsychotic. D2 antagonist
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Benzodiazepine. binds to GABA receptor to enhance GABA; also decreases GABA release.
Thiothixene
1st generation antipsychotic. D2 antagonist
Flurazepam
Benzodiazepine. binds to GABA receptor to enhance GABA; also decreases GABA release
Selegiline
MAOI. Tx depression
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
5HT/NE reuptake inhibitors. Tx depression (associated with chronic pain)
Secobarbital
Barbiturate. binds to GABA receptor to enhance GABA.
Disulfiram
Tx alcohol dependence. inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
Imipramine
Tricyclic antidepressants. block reuptake of NE and 5HT (but not DA)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
1st generation antipsychotic. D2 antagonist
Phenobarbital
Barbiturate. binds to GABA receptor to enhance GABA.
Citalopram (Celexa)
SSRI. Tx depression
Zaleplon
Benzodiazepine-like drug. short-term binds to GABA receptor to enhance GABA. Tx insomnia
Lithium
Tx Mania. MOA unknown