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What neurotransmitters do ANTIDEPRESSETS affect? norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine
What neurotransmitters do ANTIPSYCHOTICS affect? dopamine and serotonin
What neurotransmitters do BENSODIAZEPINES affect? depress GABA/CNS
What neurotransmitters do PSYCHOSTIMULANTS affect norepinephrine, dopamine, stimulate CNS
What are the big 3 anti-"HAM" and their ADRS? 1. antiHistamines - sedation and weight gain 2. antiAdrenergics - hypotenson and dizziness 3. antiMuscarinic - can't see, can't spit, can't pee, can't shit
What are main Monoamine oxidase neurotransmitters? 1. serotonin 2. dopamine 3. norephinephrine
How do psychotropic meds affect neurotransmission? 1. activating receptors 2. blocking receptors 3. blocking reuptake
What causes side effects? medications binding to unneeded receptors
Most enzymes get metabolized in liver -> CYP 450
What do interactions with certain foods or other drugs do to enzymes? 1. induce 2. inhibit
What is the MAO of Benzodiazepines? depress CNS and POTENTIATE effects of GABA - PRN
"-pam" = benzo - GABE IS RAISED BY ALCOHOL (if cold turkey = deadly seizures)
Types of antioclytics 1. Benzodiazepines 2. Buspirone/Buspar 3. SSRI
Buspirone Non-benzo, not addictive, not as effective - TAKE DAILY
SSRI LONG-TERM! 1st line med for anxiery!
ADRs of benzos - tolerance and dependence - TAPER OFF = seizures - drowsy and confusion - orthostatic hypotension - paradoxical excitement in ELDERLY
ANTIDEPRESSENTS 1. MAOIs: many food and drug interaction, HTN CRISIS 2. SSRIs 3. SNRIs 4. TCAs
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