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What are some cahracteristics of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
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- they are selective to 5-HT system
- they have fewer side effects due to greater selectivity - they don't affect DA or NE uptake - they don't share common chemical structures like TCAs but common effect - clinical use include Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Luvox |
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How are antipsychotics used in treatment of major depression?
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- used in adjunctive treatment
- helps patients w/ residual symptoms despite treatment with antipsychotics - affects Serotonin 2A and 2C receptors |
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What is lithium used for?
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- stabalizes mood for manic depressives
- works by inhibiting second messenger systems: adenyl cyclase and inositol - maybe used to treat both manic and depressive stages of bipolar depression |
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What is used to treat panic disorder?
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MAOIS, TCAs, SSRIS
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What is used to specifically treat against OCD?
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SSRIS
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