4) Antidepressants Flashcards
What is the class for Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
MAOI
What is the mechanism for Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Irreversibly inhibit both MAOa and MAOb
What are the therapeutics for Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism
What are the important side effects for Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Hypertensive crisis (with tyramine-rich foods); serotonin syndrome (MAOI + SSRI); agitation (rare), delerium –> seizures
What are the other side effects for Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Anticholinergic, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, sedation
What is the class for Phenelzine (Nardil)
MAOI
What is the mechanism for Phenelzine (Nardil)
Irreversibly inhibit both MAOa and MAOb
What are the therapeutics for Phenelzine (Nardil)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism
What are the important side effects for Phenelzine (Nardil)
Hypertensive crisis (with tyramine-rich foods); serotonin syndrome (MAOI + SSRI); agitation (rare), delerium –> seizures
What are the other side effects for Phenelzine (Nardil)
Anticholinergic, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, sedation
What is the class for Desipramine (Norpramin)
Tricyclic
What is the mechanism for Desipramine (Norpramin)
Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors
What are the therapeutics for Desipramine (Norpramin)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism
What are the important side effects for Desipramine (Norpramin)
Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
What are the other side effects for Desipramine (Norpramin)
Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
What are the miscellaneous for Desipramine (Norpramin)
Not very safe; rarely used anymore
What is the class for Imipramine (Tofranil)
Tricyclic
What is the mechanism for Imipramine (Tofranil)
Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors
What are the therapeutics for Imipramine (Tofranil)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism
What are the important side effects for Imipramine (Tofranil)
Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
What are the other side effects for Imipramine (Tofranil)
Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
What are the miscellaneous for Imipramine (Tofranil)
Not very safe; rarely used anymore; forms active metabolite (desipramine)
What is the class for Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Tricyclic
What is the mechanism for Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors
What are the therapeutics for Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism; prevention of tension headaches, migraines
What are the important side effects for Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Sympathomimetic (cardiac arrhythmias and conduction defects, especially at OD)
What are the other side effects for Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Antimuscarinic, orthostatic hypotension, sedation (additive with alcohol), seizures
What are the miscellaneous for Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Not very safe; rarely used anymore; forms active metabolite (nortriptyline)
What is the class for Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Tricyclic
What is the mechanism for Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Block reuptake of NE or 5-HT at varying potencies and selectivity; also variably block muscarinic, a-adrenergic, dopamine, and histamine receptors
What are the therapeutics for Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, enuresis, bulimia, alcoholism