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Amoxapine (Asendin) Medication
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Amoxapine Brand Name & Introduction
Amoxapine Indications
Amoxapine Dosage & Adminstration
Amoxapine Pharmacological Effects
Amoxapine Pharmacokinetics & Warning
Amoxapine Drug Interactions
Amoxapine Common Side Effects
Amoxapine Contraindication & Augmentation For Partial Response
Amoxapine Recommended Lab Test & Overdose
Amoxapine Tapering & Withdrawal
Amoxapine Special Populations
Amoxapine Important Pearls
Amoxapine Quiz
Amoxapine PDF
Amoxapine Quiz
“This quiz will evaluate your knowledge about Amoxapine medication.”
Q1.Amoxapine is classified as which type of antidepressant?
A) Tricyclic antidepressant
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
C) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
D) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Q2. Which neurotransmitter systems does Amoxapine primarily affect?
A) Serotonin and norepinephrine
B) 50 mg once daily
C) 25 mg 2–3 times/day;
D) 150 mg once daily
Q4.Which side effect is most commonly associated with Amoxapine?
A) Sedation
B) Insomnia
C) Weight loss
D) Hyperactivity
Q5. Amoxapine is contraindicated in patients with which of the following conditions?
A) Recent acute myocardial infarction
B) Controlled diabetes
C) Mild renal impairment
D) Hypertension
Q6. Which serious adverse effect is associated with Amoxapine, particularly at high doses?
A) Tardive dyskinesia
B) Hepatotoxicity
C) QT prolongation
D) Nephrotoxicity
Q7. Which enzyme is primarily involved in the metabolism of Amoxapine?
A) CYP2D6
B) CYP3A4
C) CYP1A2
D) CYP2C19
Q8. Which off-label use is commonly associated with Amoxapine?
A) Anxiety disorders
B) Chronic pain
C) Sleep disorders
D) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Q9. What is the black box warning associated with Amoxapine?
A) Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults
B) Risk of serotonin syndrome
C) Hepatotoxicity
D) Risk of hypertensive crisis
Q10. Which augmentation strategy may be used with Amoxapine for partial response in depression?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Mood stabilizers
C) Psychostimulants
D) All of the above
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