TCA AND MAOIs

Question 1

TCA stands for?

Answer 1

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Question 2

MAOIs stands for?

Answer 2

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Question 3

One of the oldest drug

Answer 3

TCA

Question 4

TCA common drug

Answer 4

Tofronil

Question 5

Mode of action of TCA

Answer 5

blocks reuptake of SEROTONIN AND NOREPINEPHRINE IN BRAIN

Question 6

Uses of TCA (5)

Answer 6

Depressive episodes
Bipolar disorder
OCD (Obsessive compulsive disorder)
Neuropathy
Enuresis

Question 7

Side effects of TCA

Answer 7

Constipation
Dry Mouth
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Orthostatic Hypotension
Urine retention
Cardiotoxic

Question 8

Causes heart probs to px with pre-existing condition, elderly px

Answer 8

Cardiotoxic

Question 9

Give caution to this drug for px with heart probs pre-existing condition and elderly

Answer 9

Elavil

Question 10

ABCDE (anticholinergic SE)

Answer 10

Ataxia ( uncoordinated movements)
Bangungot (nightmareres)
Cardio Toxicity
Drowsiness to sedation
E - weight gain/ Sexual dysfunction

Question 11

When is the time to give TCA?

Answer 11

At bedtime (30 mins - 1hr before sleeping)