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    Antidepressants are drugs that increase neurotransmitters to improve mood and alleviate depression. They can also relieve anxiety, tension, and cause calmness and sleepiness. Examples include tranquilizers and barbiturates. Side effects may include addiction, headaches, and loss of appetite.

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    Antidepressants are drugs that increase neurotransmitters to improve mood and alleviate depression. They can also relieve anxiety, tension, and cause calmness and sleepiness. Examples include tranquilizers and barbiturates. Side effects may include addiction, headaches, and loss of appetite.

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    Antidepressants are drugs that increase neurotransmitters to improve mood and alleviate depression. They can also relieve anxiety, tension, and cause calmness and sleepiness. Examples include tranquilizers and barbiturates. Side effects may include addiction, headaches, and loss of appetite.

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    ANTIDEPRESSANTS

    These are drugs that increase the brains level of neurotransmitters and thus improve mood Function To alleviate depression To relieve anxiety or tension To make a person feel calm and sleepy

    Example Tranquilizer Barbiturate

    Side effect Can cause addiction Can cause headaches and loss of appetite

    Question 1. A patient is experiencing depression and has difficulty in sleeping. Which of the following medicine is suitable for treating this patient? A. B. C. D. Barbiturate Codeine Lithium Carbonate Paracetamol

    2. i) Name one type of medicine that changes the emotions and behavior of the patient

    ii) What is the effect of tranquilizer on a patients emotion?

    Aina Syahmina Mohamad Daelami Arina Syazwani Mohd Zaki

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