Session 6: Mechanism Of Action — Anxiety & Depression Flashcards

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Decreases effectiveness of monoamine oxidase which inactivates norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine

A

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

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Inhibits the reuptake or serotonin, norepinephrine, with weak inhibition or dopamine
reuptake.

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Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

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Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT)

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

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4
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Antidepressant with sedative effects. Interferes with reuptake of norepinephrine and/or serotonin (5-HT).

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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