TCA

Question 1

names

Answer 1

-amitriptyline
-amoxapine
-clomipramine (anafranil)
-protriptyline (vivactil)
-nortriptyline (pamelor)

Question 2

action

Answer 2

blocks reuptake or serotonin and norepi in the brain

Question 3

uses

Answer 3

-depressive episodes
-BDP
-OCD
-neuropathy
-enuresis

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

-constipation
-dry mouth
-drowsiness
-blurred vision
-orthostatic hypotension
-urine retention
-cardiotoxic

Question 5

nursing considerations

Answer 5

• 2 to 3 weeks to work
  -wait 14 days after being off MAOI to start taking TCA