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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

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SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRI) Q. 1 Inhibitors of serotonin (5-HT) uptake, such as paroxetine, can cause clinically significant drug interactions with which of the following?  A Diazepam  B Digoxin  C Halothane  D Tranylcypromine   Q. 1 Inhibitors of serotonin (5-HT) uptake, such as paroxetine, can cause clinically significant drug interactions with which of the […]

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SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRI) SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRI) MOA: Inhibits 5-HT only (not NA). Lack anticholinergic and α-blocking properties. Drugs: Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram,  Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine & Escitalopram Uses: DOC for depression, phobias, OCD, PTSD, bulimia, premenstrual tension syndrome, sustained treatment of generalized anxiety disorders & panic attacks. Advantages over TCAs: No anticholinergic adverse

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