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1
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Venlafaxine mechanism

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SNRI

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Duloxetine mechanism

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SNRI + weak inhibitor of dopamine re-uptake

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Reboxetine mechanism

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NaRI (Noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor)

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Mirtazepine class and mechanism

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NaSSA (noradrenaline and serotonin specific antidepressant).

5HT2 antagonist, 5HT3 antagonist, H1 antagonist, alpha-1 & alpha-2 antagonist, moderate muscarinic antagonist

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St John’s Wort mechanism

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Weak MAOI and weak SNRI (also considered by some to be a weak SSRI)

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Trazodone mechanism

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Weak SRI and 5HT antagonist

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Moclobemide mechanism

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Reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase type A

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Agomelatine mechanism

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Melatonergic agonist (MT1 and MT2 receptors) and 5-HT2C antagonist

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Donepezil mechanism

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Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

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Rivastigmine

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Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor

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Galantamine

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Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and binds allosterically to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

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Tacrine

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Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

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Memantine

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NMDA antagonist

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14
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Valproate

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GABA agonist and NMDA antagonist

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Gabapentin

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GABA agonist

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Topiramate

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GABA agonist, NMDA antagonist, and Na channel stabiliser

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Carbamazepine

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Stabilises Na channels

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18
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Phenytoin

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Stabilises Na channels

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Lamotrigine

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NMDA antagonist and stabilises Na channels

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Pregabalin

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Potent ligand for the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system

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Benzodiazepines

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GABA-A agonists

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Z-drugs

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GABA-A agonists

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23
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Buspirone

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5HT1A partial agonist

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Amisulpride mechanism and class

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Substituted benzamide

D2/D3 selective antagonist (low affinity selective antagonist of ‘D2 like’ receptors (D2=D3>D4) it has little affinity for D1 like’ receptors (D1 and D5) or non dopaminergic receptors (serotonin, histamine, adrenergic, and cholinergic)

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Olanzapine mechanism and class

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Thienobenzodiazepines

Dopamine and 5HT2 antagonism

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Aripiprazole mechanism and class

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Arylpiperidylindole (quinolone)

Partial agonist at 5HT1A and D2, and 5HT2A antagonist

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Clozapine mechanism and class

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Dibenzodiazepines

High affinity for D4, (to a lesser extent D1, D2, D3, D5) also 5 HT 1A partial agonist and 5HT2 antagonist

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Ketamine

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NMDA antagonist

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29
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Phencyclidine

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NMDA antagonist

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30
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Lofexedine

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Alpha 2 agonist

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Clonidine

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Alpha 2 agonist

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Buprenorphine

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Partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor

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Naloxone

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Pure opioid antagonist (will reverse mu, delta, and kappa)

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Atomoxetine

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Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor

35
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Varenicline

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(Champix)Nicotinic receptor partial agonist

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Bupropion

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(Zyban) Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist

37
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Disulfiram

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Binds irreversibly to aldehyde dehydrogenase

38
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Acamprosate

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Metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonist and GABA-A agonist

39
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Selegiline

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selective, irreversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase type B (also inhibits MAO-A at higher doses

40
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Immunologic adverse drug reactions Type I

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Type I reactions

These arise when a drug-IgE complex binds to mast cells with a release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. They characteristically cause anaphylaxis, urticaria, and bronchospasm. They generally occurs minutes to hours after exposure.

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Immunologic adverse drug reactions Type II

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Type II reactions

These occur when a IgG or IgM antibody binds to a cell which has been altered by a drug-hapten. They often manifest as blood abnormalities such as thromboctopenia and neutropenia. The timing of these reactions is variable.

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Immunologic adverse drug reactions Type III

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Type III reactions

These occur when drug-antibody complexes activate the complement system. They present with fever, rash, urticaria and vasculitis. These occur 1 to 3 weeks after exposure.

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Immunologic adverse drug reactions Type IV

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Type IV reactions

These arise when the MHC system presents drug molecules to T cells. They result in allergic contact dermatitis and rashes. They occur 2 to 7 days after cutaneous exposure.

44
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Chlorpromazine class

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Phenothiazines (Aliphatic side chain)

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Pipothiazine

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Phenothiazines (Piperidine side chain) (also includes Thioridazine)

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fluphenazine

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Phenothiazines (Piperizine side chain)

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Trifluoperazine

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Phenothiazines (Piperizine side chain)

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Haloperidol

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Butyrophenones

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Flupenthixol

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Thioxanthenes

50
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zuclupenthixol

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Thioxanthenes

51
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Benzoxasoles

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Risperidone

52
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Dibenzothiazepines

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Quetiapine

53
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Serotonin receptors

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  • 5-HT3 is ligand gated
  • 5-HT3 is most associated with nausea
  • 5-HT7 is associated with circadian rhythms
  • 5-HT2 stimulation is thought to underlie the effects of insomnia, agitation, and sexual dysfunction associated with SSRI use
54
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Antidepressants for Nocturnal enuresis in children

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Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Nortriptyline

55
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Antidepressants for Phobic and obsessional states

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Clomipramine

56
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Antidepressants for Adjunctive treatment of cataplexy associated with narcolepsy

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Clomipramine

57
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Antidepressants for Panic disorder and agoraphobia

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Citalopram, Escitalopram, Sertraline, Paroxetine, Venlafaxine

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Antidepressants for Social anxiety/ phobia

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Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Moclobemide, Venlafaxine

59
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Antidepressants for Generalised anxiety disorder

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Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Duloxetine, Venlafaxine

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Antidepressants for OCD

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Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline

61
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Antidepressants for Bulimia nervosa

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Fluoxetine

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Antidepressants for PTSD

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Paroxetine, Sertraline

63
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Which CYP450 shows the greatest phenotypic variation

64
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Which CYP450 is involved in clozapine metabolism

65
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Grapefruit juice inhibits which CYP450s

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CYP3A4 and CYP1A2

66
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Notable inducers of the CYP450 system

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smoking, alcohol, barbiturates, carbamazepine, Phenytoin, and St John’s Wort

67
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Notable inhibitors of the CYP450 system

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chlorpromazine, SSRI’s, and grapefruit juice.

68
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Illicit Drugs which interfere with ionotropic receptors or ion channels

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Alcohol, nicotine, benzodiazepines, ketamine

69
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Illicit Drugs which interfere with G coupled receptors

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Opioids, cannabinoids, y-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

70
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Illicit Drugs that target monoamine transporters

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Amphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine

71
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Histamine H1 blockade casues

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Weight gain, sedation

72
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Alpha 1 blockade casues

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Orthostatic hypotension, sedation, sexual dysfunction, priapism

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Muscarinic central M1 blockade casues

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Agitation, delirium, memory impairment, confusion, seizures

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Muscarinic peripheral M1 blockade casues

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Dry mouth, ataxia, blurred vision, narrow angle glaucoma, constipation, urinary retention, tachycardia

75
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Mesolimbic pathway is responsible for which effect of antipsychotics

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therapeutic benefit

76
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Mesocortical pathway is responsible for which effect of antipsychotics

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negative symptoms

77
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Nigrostriatal pathway is responsible for which effect of antipsychotics

78
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Tuberoinfundibular pathway is responsible for which effect of antipsychotics

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hyperprotactinemia

79
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Vitamin B1 =

80
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Vitamin B2 =

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riboflavin

81
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Vitamin B3 =

82
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Vitamin B5 =

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pantothenic acid

83
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Vitamin B9 =

A

folic acid

84
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Vitamin B12 =

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cyanocobalamin

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