What are the side effects of SSRIs? Anticholinergic effects: Dry mouth Constipation Blurred vision Urinary retention and hesitancy A1-adrenoreceptor antagonist effects: Drowsiness Postural hypotension Sexual Dysfunction Cardiovascular effects: Tachycardia Hypotension Cardiac conduction...
What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs? Serotonin reuptake inhibition (leads to increased 5HT in the synaptic cleft): 5HT1A agonism – Antidepressant, anxiolytic, anti-obsessive, antibulimic effects 5HT2 agonism – Agitation, Akathisia, anxiety/panic, insomnia, sexual dysfunction; 5HT3 agonism – Nausea, GI...
What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants? Have a complex mechanism of action including: Inhibition of amine reuptake: Serotonin Noradrenaline Dopamine Receptor blockade: Muscarinic acetylcholine Alpha-adrenergic...
What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants? Anticholinergic effects: Dry mouth Constipation Blurred vision Urinary retention and hesitancy A1-adrenoreceptor antagonist effects: Drowsiness Postural hypotension Sexual Dysfunction Cardiovascular effects: Tachycardia Hypotension Cardiac conduction defects /...
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