List of antidepressants

List of Antidepressants is a comprehensive catalog of pharmaceutical drugs specifically designed to treat depression. Antidepressants are a key component in the management of depression and many other mental health disorders. They work by balancing chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters that affect mood and emotions.

Types of Antidepressants

There are several types of antidepressants, each working in a slightly different way and having different side effects.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. Examples include Fluoxetine, Citalopram, and Sertraline.

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs that treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and long-term chronic pain. Examples include Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, and Desvenlafaxine.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are a class of medications that are used primarily as antidepressants. TCAs were first discovered in the early 1950s and were marketed later in the decade. Examples include Amitriptyline, Imipramine, and Nortriptyline.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that inhibit the activity of one or both monoamine oxidase enzymes: monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). They are used in the treatment of depression, and have also found use in smoking cessation therapy. Examples include Phenelzine, Isocarboxazid, and Tranylcypromine.

See Also

• Major depressive disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Neurotransmitter
• Pharmaceutical drug

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