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in general, the two mechanisms that are sought for antidepressents are:
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MAOi and biogenic amine reuptake inhibitors
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what is the main problem regarding tricyclic antidepressents' side effects?
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antimuscarinic and cardiotoxic effects
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how does the SE profile for SSRi's differ from tricyclics?
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they are not cardiotoxic, have no antimuscarinic characteristics
-they cause N/V and reduced libido |
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what are the SE for bupropion? what drug does rosenberg compare it to?
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agitation, seizure risk, N/V
cocaine |
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what drugs are indicated for bipolar disorder
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Lithium
Valproic Acid |
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what simple measures can a pt on Lithium do to limit toxicity?
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maintain a high salt diet
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what class of drugs can also be used for OCD or PTSD
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SSRi's
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name the MAOis
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phenelzine, tranylcypromine are the irreversible MAOi's, which act on
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