Tricyclic Antidepressants DEPRESSION
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BCRxTech on July 16, 2011
Subjects:
pharmacy technician canadian - depression
Description:
Summary of drugs used in the treatment of depression.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Tricyclic Antidepressants, TCAs | - are the oldest class of medication used in treatment of depression. All TCAs produce similiar effects and side effects. TCAs work by producing a non-specific blockade of the re uptake monoamine neurotransmitters NE and 5-HT. Lipophilic. Maximum antidepressnt effect may take up to 6 weeks to be achieved. |
| Tricyclic Auxillary Labels | May cause drowsiness, alcohol may intensify this effect. May impair ability to drive. Do not discontinue without medical supervision. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. May discolour urine. Blue green - amitriptyline |
| amitriptyline (antidepressant) | Levate (TCA) |
| desipramine (antidepressant) | Norpramin (TCA) |
| doxepin (antidepressant) | Sinequan, Zonalon (TCA) |
| imipramine (antidepressant) | Tofranil (TCA) |
| nortryptyline (antidepressant) | Aventyl (TCA) |
| trimipramine (antidepressant) | Surmontil (TCA) |
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