| Drug Name: | Trazodone |
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| Drug Class: | Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Blocks serotonin 5-HT2A receptors
- Inhibits serotonin reuptake
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| Use: | - Treatment of major depressive disorder
- Insomnia
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| Side Effects: | - Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Priapism (rare)
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to trazodone
- Concomitant use with MAO inhibitors
- Acute recovery phase following myocardial infarction
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