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Trazodone

Anti depressants

Description

Trazodone is a medication used in the management and treatment of major depressive disorder. It is in the serotonin-antagonist-and-reuptake-inhibitor class of medications. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for trazodone as a valuable agent in managing major depression

Mechanism of action

It is postulated that it acts by causing inhibition of neuronal uptake of 5-HT in CNS. It causes sedation on administration.

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Mechanism of action

It is postulated that it acts by causing inhibition of neuronal uptake of 5-HT in CNS. It causes sedation on administration.

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