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List the action of Benzodiazepines
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Increases the affinity of the GABA (A) receptor for GABA
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List the AE of Benzodiazepines
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Sedation, dizziness, weakness, ataxia, decreased motor performance, dependance, withdrawal
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List the action of SSRIs
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Blocks reuptake of seotonin into the presynaptic nerve terminal, increasing synaptic concentration of serotonin
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Lost the AE of SSRIs
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Nausea, diarrha, headache, insomnia, smnolence, sexual disfunction
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Noradrenergic agents (propranolol, clonidine)
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Propranolol: blocks beta adrenergic receptor activiy
Clonidine: stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors |
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List the AE of Noradrenergic agents (propranolol, clonidine)
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Propranolo: bradycardia, hypotension, weakness, fatigue, impotence, GI upset, bronchospasm
Clonidine: dry mouth, sedation, fatigue, hypotension |
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What is the the action Barbiturates
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CNS depression. Also produces effects in the hepatic and cardiovascular systems
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What are the AE of Barbiturates
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Somnolence, agiation, confusion, ataxia, dizziness, bradycardia, hypotension, constipaiton
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What is the action of Buspirone
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Partial agonist of 5-HT (1A) receptor
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What are the AE of Busiprone
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Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, nervousness,
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