Session 6: Mechanism Of Action — Anxiety & Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Decreases effectiveness of monoamine oxidase which inactivates norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine
A
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
2
Q
Inhibits the reuptake or serotonin, norepinephrine, with weak inhibition or dopamine
reuptake.
A
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
3
Q
Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT)
A
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
4
Q
Antidepressant with sedative effects. Interferes with reuptake of norepinephrine and/or serotonin (5-HT).
A
Tricyclic Antidepressants