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PSY242H Exam 4
drug types
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MAOI | Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - inhibits enzyme from breaking down monoamines (more neurotransmitters) |
| SSRI | Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors - blocks uptake of 5-HT |
| TCA | Tricyclic antidepressants - block uptake of 5-HT and norepinephrine |
| Parnate | MAOI |
| Nardil | MAOI |
| Elavil | TCA |
| Sinequan | TCA |
| Celexa | SSRI |
| Paxil | SSRI |
| Prozac | SSRI |
| Zoloft | SSRI |
| SNRI | Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors - inhibit reuptake |
| Pristiq | SNRI |
| Effexor | SNRI |
| Cymbalta | SNRI |
| Remeron | SNRI |
| Wellbutrin | serotonin and dopamine |
| Which drug should users avoid eating pickled herring with? | MAOI |
| Lithium | alleviates manic episodes (bipolar disorder) |
| Anticonvulsants | used for rapid cycling |