PPT-Tricyclic and Tetracyclic

Antidepressants Pharmacology and Indications Flavio Guzmán MD Overview Introduction Some history imipramine was the first TCA 1956 Dr Ronald Kuhn studied imipramine as antipsychotic. Copyright Regulations 1969. WARNING. This material has been copied and communicated to. . you by or on behalf of the University of Sydney. . pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968. . (The Act).. February 2013 Tricyclic antidepressants and peripheral coldness Introduction Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA‟s) are available since the 1960‟s in the last century and are used in the 293 May 2012, Vol. 102, No. 5 SAMJ indications in South Africa. Modes of action include presynaptic serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibition, antagonism of peripheral alpha-1-adrenergic re December 1. st. , 2011. Ingestion. Many medications are brightly colored and taste like candy. Toddlers don’t know that pills can be toxic. Ingestion in older children and adolescents is usually intentional . Page 1 of 4 Antipsychotics used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania Anti-depressants Anti-obsessive Agents Typical Antipsychotics Tricyclics Haldol haloperidol Anafranil clomipramine Anaf . SSRI’s (. fluoxetine. ) and SNRI’s (. venlaflaxine. ) are first line. treatment for most . anxiety disorders. Major (. Unipolar. ) Depression. Dysthymia . (Persistent Depressive Disorder). Bipolar Affective Disorder. T • Oxybutinin (Ditropan) • Oxybutinin Extended • Hyoscyamine (Levsin/Levsinex, Cytospaz) • Propantheline (Probanthine) • Tolterodine (Detrol) Types of Tricyclic Antidepr Original Article. EBGI Summary. Article covered: . Ford AC, Wright-Hughes A, Alderson S, et al. Amitriptyline at Low-Dose and Titrated for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment in Primary Care (ATLANTIS): A .