TCA Flashcards
1
Q
Desipramine
A
Norpramin
1
Q
Clomipramine
A
Anafranil
2
Q
Doxepin
A
Silenor
3
Q
Amitriptyline
A
Elavil
4
Q
Nortriptyline
A
Pamelor
5
Q
Imipramine
A
Tofranil
6
Q
Protriptyline
A
Vivactil
7
Q
Amoxapine
A
Asendin
8
Q
Trimipramine
A
Surmontil
9
Q
Mechanism of action of TCAs
A
Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing its availability in the synaptic cleft
10
Q
What are TCAs mainly used for?
A
Depression
11
Q
Block cardiac sodium channels and produce cardiac arrhythmias
A
TCAs