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Examples of SSRIs

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Fluoxetine, Citalopram

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Mechanism of action of SSRIs

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Inhibit 5HT reuptake pump, remains in the synaptic cleft

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ADRs of SSRIs

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Nausea, Anorexia, Diarrhoea, Mania, Suicidal intentions, Extrapyramidal signs

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Example of Tricyclic antidepressants

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Amityptiline

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Mechanism of action of Tricyclic antidepressants

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Inhibit noradrenaline reuptake, remains in the synaptic cleft

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ADRs of Tricyclic antidepressants

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Sedation, Constipation, Reduced contractility, Postural hypotension, Tachycardia, Lowers seizure threshold, Reduced glandular secretion

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Example of seretonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors

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Venlafaxine

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Mechanism of action of seretonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors

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Inhibit 5HT and noradrenaline reuptake, remain in the synaptic cleft

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ADRs of seretonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors

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Sleep disturbances, Hypertension, Dry mouth, Hyponatraemia

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Mechanism of action of monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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Prevent MAO from breaking down 5HT and noradrenaline

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Example of Typical antipsychotic

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Haloperidol

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Mechanism of action of Typical antipsychotics

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Dopamine antagonism

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ADRs of Typical antipsychotics

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Extrapyramidal signs, Hyperprolactinaemia, Infertility, Sexual dysfunction, Tardive dyskinesia, Hyperthermia, Postural hypotension, Weight gain, Pigmentation, Long QT

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Example of Atypical antipsychotics

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Risperidone

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Mechanism of action of Atypical antipsychotics

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Antagonise dopamine and 5HT

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ADRs of Atypical antipsychotics

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Weight gain, Sedation

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Mechanism of action of Lithium

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Compete with Mg and Ca for transport or increase 5HT

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ADRs of Lithium

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Memory problems, Polyuria, Polydipsia, Tremor, Drowsiness, Weight gain, Reduced renal function, Reduced thyroid function

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S+S of Lithium overdose

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Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Tremor, Dysarthia, Cognitive impairment, Agitiation