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fundamental logic and principles of antidepressants

In the early 1960s, the first type of drugs used to treat mental health issues were called Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). These drugs work by blocking an enzyme called Monoamine Oxidase, which breaks down certain chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. Unfortunately, MAOIs have a lot of side effects, so they are not used as much today. An example of a MAOI is Moclobemide.

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fundamental logic and principles of antidepressants

Tricyclic antidepressants (TSAs) were invented and widely used until the 1980s to treat depression, panic attacks, and ADHD. However, they have a lot of side effects, including the risk of poisoning. The word "tricyclic" is not very accurate because there are different types of structures in this group, such as monocyclic, bicyclic, and tetracyclic. After SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants are the most commonly used antidepressant derivatives.

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fundamental logic and principles of antidepressants

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a type of medication used to treat depression. This type of medication was developed in the 1970s based on the idea that depression is caused by a lack of certain chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals help transmit messages between nerve cells, and when there is a lack of them, it can lead to depression.

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