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Clonazepam's exact mechanisms not understood; benzodiazepines potentiate the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Read More »Buspirone HCl (Buspar) Drug Study
Buspirone lacks antiseizure, sedative, or muscle relaxant properties; binds serotonin receptors, but the clinical significance is unclear.
Read More »Lorazepam (Ativan) Drug Study
Exact mechanisms are not understood; acts mainly at subcortical levels of the CNS, leaving the cortex relatively unaffected.
Read More »Mirtazapine (Remeron) Drug Study
Generic Name: mirtazapine Brand Name: Remeron, Remeron SolTab Other Info: Pregnancy Category C Drug class: Antidepressant (tetracyclic) Indication Relief of symptoms of depression (endogenous depression most responsive) Contraindications and cautions Contraindicated with hypersensitivity to any tricyclic or tetracyclic drug; concomitant therapy with an MAOI; pregnancy (limb reduction abnormalities reported); lactation Use cautiously with ECT; preexisting CV disorders (eg, severe coronary heart disease, progressive CHF, angina pectoris, paroxysmal tachycardia ...
Read More »Amitriptyline HCl (Endep) Drug Study
Mechanism of action unknown; TCAs inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, leading to an increase in their effects; anticholinergicat CNS and peripheral receptors; sedative.
Read More »Alprazolam (Xanax) Drug Study
Exact mechanisms of action not understood; main sites of action may be the limbic system and reticular formation; increases the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiety blocking effects occur at doses well below those necessary to cause sedation, ataxia.
Read More »Fluoxentine HCl (Prozac) Drug Study
Fluoxentine HCl (Prozac) Acts as an antidepressant by inhibiting CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin; blocks uptake of serotonin with little effect on norepinephrine; little affinity for muscarinic, histaminergic, and alpha1-adrenergic receptors.
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