Tricyclic Antidepressants — Flashcards

Main mechanism of antidepressant action is to change the neurotransmitter _____

Which tricyclic antidepressant is used for insomnia at lower doses?_____

TCAs inhibit the pre-synaptic reuptake of _____ and serotonin

_____ is an antidepressant that can cause urinary retention

Perampanel is associated with the side effect of _____

Mirtazapine causes _____ appetite and weight gain

Typical antipsychotics are associated with anti-cholinergic effects, such as _____ and constipation

Typical antipsychotics are associated with _____-adrenergic blockade, which may cause orthostatic hypotension

Neuro/Psych _____ is an atypical antidepressant that can cause priapism in men

Mirtazapine is an _____-adrenergic antagonist, which increases pre-synaptic release of serotonin and norepinephrine