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Tricyclics, MAO inhibitors and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are all

A) mood stabilisers.
B) anti-anxiety drugs.
C) antidepressant drugs.
D) antipsychotic drugs.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

MAO Inhibitors

Medications that prevent the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing levels in the brain and used in treating depression.

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant medications used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

  • Draw distinctions among several types of therapeutic pharmaceuticals and their roles, covering antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and medications for anxiety.
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