This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharmacotherapy Management of Children and Adolescents, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': 'Tricyclic antidepressants have all of the following actions except - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Anticholinergic action, B. MAO inhibition, C. Block 5-HT or NE reuptake, D. Causes sedation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., MAO inhibition o Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAS) are either NA + 5HT reuptake inhibitors (e.g. - Imipramine, Amitriptyline) or predominantly NA reuptake inhibitors (e.g. Desipramine, nortriptyline),o TCAs are not MAO inhibitors.o Adverse effects of TCFs are : anticholinergic side effects, sedation, mental confusion, weakness, increase appetite & weight gain, sweating & tine tremer, postural hypotension and cardiac arrhythmia.AntidepressantsA) Typicala. Tricyclic antidepressantsi) NA + 5HT reuptake inhibitors:- Imipramine, Trimipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine.ii) Predominantly NA reuptake inhibitors:- Desipramine, Nortriptyline, Amoxapine, Reboxetine.b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors:- Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertaline, Citalopram, Scitalopram.B) Atypical:- Trazodone, Mianserine, Mitrazapine, Venalafaxin, Duloxetine, Tianeptine, Amineptine, Bupropion.C) MAO inhibitors:- Tranylcypramine, Meclobemide, Clorgyline.", 'role': 'assistant'}]