Describe the three primary categories of psychotropic drugs
What will be an ideal response?
The main categories of psychotropic drugs are the antianxiety compounds, the antidepressants, and the antipsychotics. The antianxiety agents are used to treat the various anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder. These are drugs that typically increase the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA. Examples of antianxiety drugs are Valium and Xanax. There are three main types of antidepressants. The tricyclics increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin by blocking their reuptake. Examples of tricyclics include Tofranil and Elavil. The monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors elevate levels of norepinephrine and serotonin by reducing their enzymatic breakdown. Examples of MAO inhibitors include Nardil and Parnate. The SSRIs (selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors) are very specific in increasing levels of serotonin by blocking its reuptake. Examples of SSRIs include Prozac and Zoloft. The SSRIs have the fewest adverse side effects. The antipsychotics all tend to share
some ability at blocking dopamine receptors. Phenothiazines were the first to be developed, and they revolutionized the treatment of schizophrenia. This class includes Thorazine, Prolixin, and Mellaril.
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