TCA Flashcards

1
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Desipramine

A

Norpramin

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1
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Clomipramine

A

Anafranil

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2
Q

Doxepin

A

Silenor

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3
Q

Amitriptyline

A

Elavil

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4
Q

Nortriptyline

A

Pamelor

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5
Q

Imipramine

A

Tofranil

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6
Q

Protriptyline

A

Vivactil

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7
Q

Amoxapine

A

Asendin

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8
Q

Trimipramine

A

Surmontil

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9
Q

Mechanism of action of TCAs

A

Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing its availability in the synaptic cleft

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10
Q

What are TCAs mainly used for?

A

Depression

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11
Q

Block cardiac sodium channels and produce cardiac arrhythmias

A

TCAs

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