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It has relatively low affinity for α 1-adrenergic receptors unlike trazodone, but does have high affinity for α 2-adrenergic receptors and weak affinity for the H 1 receptor. [12] In addition to direct interactions with serotonin receptors, mCPP is a serotonin releasing agent similarly to agents like fenfluramine and MDMA.
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In children, SSRIs can be considered a second line therapy in those with moderate-to-severe impairment, with close monitoring for psychiatric adverse effects. [28] SSRIs, especially fluvoxamine , which is the first one to be FDA approved for OCD, are efficacious in its treatment; patients treated with SSRIs are about twice as likely to respond ...
Niaprazine (Nopron) – a drug related to this group but does not inhibit the reuptake of serotonin or the other monoamines. Medifoxamine (Clédial, Gerdaxyl) – could perhaps technically be said to belong to this group, as it is a serotonin–dopamine reuptake inhibitor and 5-HT 2A and 5-HT 2C receptor antagonist , but not grouped as such.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) – a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and behavioral disorders in children. Notably, the first antipsychotic Tofranil ( imipramine ) – a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, agitation, panic disorder and bedwetting
Chemical structure of the prototypical NaSSA mirtazapine (original brand name Remeron). Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NaSSAs) are a class of psychiatric drugs used primarily as antidepressants. [1]
An atypical antidepressant is any antidepressant medication that acts in a manner that is different from that of most other antidepressants. Atypical antidepressants include agomelatine, bupropion, iprindole, mianserin, mirtazapine, nefazodone, opipramol, tianeptine, and trazodone.
Vilazodone, sold under the brand name Viibryd among others, is a medication used to treat major depressive disorder. [1] It is classified as a serotonin modulator [1] and is taken by mouth.