Psychotics Flashcards
1
Q
Sertaline
A
SSRI, inhibits 5-HT reuptake, for depression
2
Q
Venlafaxine
A
SNRI, reuptake inhibitor of 5-HT and NE, antidepressant
3
Q
Amitriptyline
A
Tricyclic antidepressant, reuptake inhibitor of 5-HT and NE (and dopamine), block other receptors too, used for many things ex ocd, MDD
4
Q
Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors
A
inhibits MAO enzyme, for MDD, cheese effect
5
Q
Lorazepam+Midazolam
A
Benzodiazepines, enhance GABA effect depress activity in the brain stem and limbic system
6
Q
Pentobarbital+Phenobarbital
A
enhance effect of GABA, for mania and manic depressive illness
7
Q
Valproate+Carbamazepine
A
mood stabilizers, alternatives to lithium
8
Q
Chlorpromazine
A
1st gen psychotic, for schizophrenia, blocks dopamine receptors
9
Q
Clozapine
A
2nd gen psychotic, block 5-HT receptors and DA receptors
