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Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor[edit]

A monoamine reuptake inhibitor is a type of drug that inhibits the reuptake of one or more of the monoamine neurotransmitters: serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. These neurotransmitters play a crucial role in regulating mood, arousal, and cognition. By preventing the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, monoamine reuptake inhibitors increase their availability in the synaptic cleft, thereby enhancing their effects on the postsynaptic neuron.

Mechanism of Action[edit]

Monoamine reuptake inhibitors work by blocking the action of the monoamine transporters responsible for the reuptake of neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron. This blockade results in increased concentrations of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft, leading to prolonged neurotransmitter activity on the postsynaptic receptors.

Types of Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitors[edit]

There are several types of monoamine reuptake inhibitors, each with varying selectivity for different neurotransmitters:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): These primarily inhibit the reuptake of serotonin. They are commonly used as antidepressants.
Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): These primarily inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and are also used as antidepressants.
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs): These inhibit the reuptake of both norepinephrine and dopamine.
Serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (SNDRIs): These inhibit the reuptake of all three monoamines.

Clinical Uses[edit]

Monoamine reuptake inhibitors are primarily used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and certain types of chronic pain. They are also used in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Side Effects[edit]

The side effects of monoamine reuptake inhibitors can vary depending on the specific drug and its selectivity for different neurotransmitters. Common side effects include:

Cocaine as a Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor[edit]

Cocaine is a well-known example of a monoamine reuptake inhibitor. It non-selectively inhibits the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, leading to increased levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. This action is responsible for the euphoric and stimulating effects of cocaine, as well as its high potential for abuse and addiction.

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-'''Monoamine reuptake inhibitor''' ('''MRI''') is a type of [[drug]] that acts on the [[neurotransmitter]] system in the [[brain]]. These drugs inhibit the reuptake of [[monoamine neurotransmitters]], which include [[serotonin]], [[norepinephrine]], and [[dopamine]]. This results in an increase in the extracellular concentrations of these neurotransmitters and therefore an increase in neurotransmission.
+== Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor ==
-== Mechanism of action ==
+[[File:Kokain_-_Cocaine.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of cocaine, a well-known monoamine reuptake inhibitor.]]
-Monoamine reuptake inhibitors work by binding to the [[transporter protein]]s that monoamines use to re-enter the [[neuron]] after they have been released into the [[synaptic cleft]]. By inhibiting this reuptake, they increase the amount of neurotransmitter available in the synaptic cleft, which can lead to increased neurotransmission.
+A '''monoamine reuptake inhibitor''' is a type of drug that inhibits the reuptake of one or more of the [[monoamine neurotransmitters]]: [[serotonin]], [[norepinephrine]], and [[dopamine]]. These neurotransmitters play a crucial role in regulating mood, arousal, and cognition. By preventing the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, monoamine reuptake inhibitors increase their availability in the [[synaptic cleft]], thereby enhancing their effects on the [[postsynaptic neuron]].
-== Types of MRIs ==
+== Mechanism of Action ==
-There are several types of monoamine reuptake inhibitors, including:
+Monoamine reuptake inhibitors work by blocking the action of the [[monoamine transporters]] responsible for the reuptake of neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron. This blockade results in increased concentrations of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft, leading to prolonged neurotransmitter activity on the postsynaptic receptors.
-* '''Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors''' ([[SSRI]]s), which primarily affect serotonin reuptake.
+=== Types of Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitors ===
-* '''Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors''' ([[SNRI]]s), which affect the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine.
-* '''Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors''' ([[NDRI]]s), which affect the reuptake of both norepinephrine and dopamine.
-* '''Tricyclic antidepressants''' ([[TCA]]s), which affect the reuptake of multiple neurotransmitters.
-== Uses ==
+There are several types of monoamine reuptake inhibitors, each with varying selectivity for different neurotransmitters:
-Monoamine reuptake inhibitors are primarily used in the treatment of [[mental disorders]], such as [[depression]], [[anxiety disorders]], and [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD). They can also be used in the treatment of [[chronic pain]] and certain [[neurological disorders]].
+* '''Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs):''' These primarily inhibit the reuptake of serotonin. They are commonly used as [[antidepressants]].
+* '''Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs):''' These primarily inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and are also used as antidepressants.
+* '''Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs):''' These inhibit the reuptake of both norepinephrine and dopamine.
+* '''Serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (SNDRIs):''' These inhibit the reuptake of all three monoamines.
-== Side effects ==
+== Clinical Uses ==
-Like all drugs, monoamine reuptake inhibitors can have side effects. These can include [[nausea]], [[insomnia]], [[weight gain]], and [[sexual dysfunction]]. In rare cases, they can also lead to [[serotonin syndrome]], a potentially life-threatening condition.
+Monoamine reuptake inhibitors are primarily used in the treatment of [[depression]], [[anxiety disorders]], and certain types of [[chronic pain]]. They are also used in the management of [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD) and [[narcolepsy]].
-== See also ==
+== Side Effects ==
+The side effects of monoamine reuptake inhibitors can vary depending on the specific drug and its selectivity for different neurotransmitters. Common side effects include:
+* [[Nausea]]
+* [[Insomnia]]
+* [[Dry mouth]]
+* [[Dizziness]]
+* [[Sexual dysfunction]]
+== Cocaine as a Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor ==
+[[File:Kokain_-_Cocaine.svg|thumb|left|Cocaine is a potent inhibitor of monoamine reuptake.]]
+Cocaine is a well-known example of a monoamine reuptake inhibitor. It non-selectively inhibits the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, leading to increased levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. This action is responsible for the euphoric and stimulating effects of cocaine, as well as its high potential for abuse and addiction.
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Monoamine neurotransmitter]]
-* [[Neurotransmitter transporter]]
+* [[Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor]]
-* [[Neurotransmission]]
+* [[Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor]]
+* [[Cocaine]]
+{{Pharmacology}}
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+[[Category:Neurotransmitters]]
-[[Category:Neurology]]
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