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TCAs Flashcards

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Tertiary amines

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Amitriptyline
Clomipramine
Imipramine
Doxepin
Amoxapine

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Secondary amines

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Desipramine
Nortriptyline
Maprotiline

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MOA of TCAs

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Inhibits reuptake of both serotonin and NE which leads to increased concentration of these neurotransmitters in the synapticc elect

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indications for TCAs

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depression
insomnia
neuropathies
pain disorders
Insomnia and anxiety due to sedating effects

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5
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What TCA is approved for OCD

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Clomipramine (if older than 10)

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6
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ADE of TCAs

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Anticholinergic MC
sedation/drowsiness, increased appetite, weight gain, confusion (due to antihistamine effects)
Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness (due to alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockade)
sexual dysfunction
prolonged QT interval

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What is the best indicator for an overdose of TCA

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prolonged QT interval

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8
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Overdose 3C’s for TCAs

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Cardiotoxicity
Coma
Convulsions (lowers seizure threshold)

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How do you treat cardio toxicity from TCAs

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sodium bicarbonate

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which TCAs are the most anticholinergic

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Amitriptyline
Doxepin

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