Antidepressants I: TCAs, MAOIs, NDRIs & NaSSAs

These flashcards cover key antidepressant medications, their uses, significant theories of depression, and pharmacological details.

Sertraline (Zoloft) is commonly prescribed for __.

Depression

__ is known to treat anxiety and panic disorder.

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is used for and .

Depression, anxiety

The __ Hypothesis states that depression is linked to low activity of monoamine neurotransmitters.

Monoamine

The __ Theory of Depression posits that depression is a stress-induced reversible disease of the brain.

Neurogenic

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is unique among antidepressants due to its strong reuptake inhibition of __.

Dopamine

The __ Hypothesis was proposed in 1990 regarding serotonin's role in depression.

Serotonin

Antidepressants that inhibit reuptake of both norepinephrine and serotonin are known as __.

SNRIs

MAOIs can cause dangerous interactions with certain foods, famously known as the __ Effect.

Cheese

Trazodone is mainly prescribed for __.

Depression