Pharmacology: What are atypical antidepressants?

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What are atypical antidepressants?

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Mirtazapine (blocks presynaptic a2 and serotonin receptors, antihistaminic also sedative, no antimuscarininc activity like TCA and no sexual dysfunction like SSRIs)
Bupropion (block DA, NE, decrease nicotin craving, no sexual dysfct or weight gain, high dose induce seizures)

Pharmacology

What are atypical antidepressants?

Mirtazapine (blocks presynaptic a2 and serotonin receptors, antihistaminic also sedative, no antimuscarininc activity like TCA and no sexual dysfunction like SSRIs) Bupropion (block DA, NE, decrease nicotin craving, no sexual dysfct or weight gain, high dose induce seizures)

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