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Anti-depressants Flashcards

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Anti-depressant uses

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Major depression
Persistent depressive disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Eating Disorders
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MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)

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Tranylcypromine
Phenelzine
Isocarboxazid
Selegiline

“MAO Takes Pride in Shanghai”

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TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants)

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Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Doxepin
Imipramine
Desipramine
Clomipramine
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SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

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Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluvozamine
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SNRIs (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)

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Venlavaxine
Desvenlafaxine
Duloxetine

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Atypical Antidepressants

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Mitazepine
Buproprion
Nefazodone
Vilazodone
Vortioxetine
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Noradrenergic and serotoneric alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist

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Mitazepine

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NDRI: Norepinephrine and Dopamine reuptake inhibitor

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Buproprion

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Serotonin/NE reuptake inhibitor and serotonin 2A antagonist

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Nefazodone

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Serotonin reuptake blockade and serotonin 1A partial agonist

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Vilazodone

Vortioxetine

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MAOI MOA

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Block the break down of serotonin, NE, and dopamine by MAO inside the presynaptic terminal

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MAO-A MOA

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metabolizes catecholamine (NE, Epi), 5HT
metabolizes tyramine and DA
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MAO-B MOA

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metabolizes trace amines and 5HT (at high concentrations)

Metabolizes tyramine and DA

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MAO irreversible inhibitors

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Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Selegiline

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MAOI irreversible inhibitor MOA

Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine

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Block MAO-A and MAO B by covalently binding the enzyme, permanently disables the enzyme

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MAOI irreversible inhibitor MOA

Selegiline

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Preferentially inhibits MAO-B

At high doses can inhibit MAO-A

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How long does it take an MAO enzyme to be replaced after irreversible inhibitors are stopped

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10-14 days

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How long does it take an MAO enzyme to be replaced after reversible inhibitors are stopped?

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1 day

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MAOI reversible inhibitors

RIMAs: reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase

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Meclobemide

NOT FDA approved in the US

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MAOI half-life

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brief

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MAOI side effects

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Due to excess serotonin and NE
GI (nausea, constipation, appetite change)
Sleep disturbances
Sexual dysfunction
Sedation
Weight gain
*Hypertensive Crisis
*Serotonin Syndrome
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MOAI Hypertensive Crisis

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Increased NE system

  • Food with high amounts of tyramine (aged cheeses, wines, cured meats); tyramine is metabolized by MAO, unmetabolized tyramine is a pressor
  • Sympathomimetics (cold medicine)
  • cocaine, ecstasy, opioids
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How does Selegiline protect against a hypertensive crisis when given as a transdermal patch?

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Drug goes 1st to brain (higher dose for anti-depressant effect), goes through 1st pass in liver, then goes to GI (lower dose)

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MOAI Serotonin Syndrome

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Increased Serotonin system
If give combo of MAOIs and SSRIs, SNRIs, or TCAs: prevent metabolism of serotonin and reuptake of serotonin > excess serotonin
-Increased reflexes, myoclonus, autonomic dysfunction (unstable BP, increased temp, disorientation)

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Food restrictions with MAOIs (severe):

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Aged cheeses
Aged meats
All beers on tap
Sauerkraut
Fava or broad bean pods
Banana peels
Soy sauce
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Food restrictions with MAOIs (Moderation):

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Red wine (4 oz)
White wine (4 oz)
Bottle or canned beer (12 oz)
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Food restrictions with MAOIs (mild to none):

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Fresh/processed  cheeses
Fresh or processed meats
Bouillon
Chocolate
Avocados
Banana pulp
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Which drugs put you at risk for Serotonin Syndrome when combined with a MAOI?

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Analgesics/Opioids: Meperidine, Methadone, Pentazocine, Tramadol (weak serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Antidepressants: Mirtazepine, SNRIs, TCAs, SSRIs
OTC cold remedy: Dextromethorphan (weak serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

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Which drugs put you at risk for Hypertensive crisis when combined with a MAOI?

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Analgesics/opioids: Tramadol
Antidepressants: Buproprion, Other MAOIs, Mirtazepine, SNRIs, TCAs
Sympathomimetics
OTC cold remedies

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Indication for MAOIs

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Treatment resistant depression
Treatment resistant anxiety disorders
Treatment resistant atypical depression
Not used much anymore due to SE

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TCAs: Tricyclic Antidepressant MOA

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NE and Serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Also block histamine, acetylcholine, alpha adrenergic receptors!

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What is the secondary TCA metabolite of Imipramine?

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Desipramine

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What is the secondary TCA metabolite of Amitriptyline?

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Nortriptyline

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Tertiary TCA metabolite MOA

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NE= 5-HT reuptake inhibitor

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Secondary TCA metabolite MOA

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NE > 5-HT reuptake inhibitor

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What is unique about Clomipramine and Doxepine TCAs?

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Tertiary but act like secondary

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TCA Pharmacokinetics

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High lipid solubility
High protein binding
Large volume of distribution
Rapid absorption
Significant 1st pass metabolism
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TCA side effects

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Block H1 rec: sedation, weight gain
Block M1 rec: sedation, confusion, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation
Block a1 rec: sedation
Increased serotonin: sexual dysfunction
Increased NE: increased BP, sweating
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TCA Contraindications

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Elderly (65+) - risk of sedation and confusion, avoid polypharmacy
CNS depressants: alcohol, barbituates, opiates, benzodiazepines
Overdose- hypotension, respiratory depression, confusion, delirium, altered, severe arrhythmias

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Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) MOA

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Selectively bind the serotonin reuptake pump (much less risk of side effects)

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Which drug has the longest half life of the SSRIs?

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Fluoxetine has the longest half life (7-15 days)- could take 5 weeks before completely gone!

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Which SSRIs inhibit CYP450 2D6 enzymes?

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Fluoxetine and paroxetine are strong inhibitors

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Which SSRI has significantly less protein binding than the others?

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Escitalopram (56%)

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Which SSRIs have the shortest half lives?

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Paroxetine and Fluvoxamine

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Which SSRIs have the high risk for discontinuation syndrome?

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Paroxetine and Fluvoxamine

46
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Describe the relationship between Citalopram and escitalopram?

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Escitalopram is purified S isomer of citalopram

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Characteristics of SSRI side effects

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Occur prior to onset of anti-depressant effect
Are dose dependent
May happen once, intermittently, or chronically
May have different levels of severity

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Common SSRI side effects

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*Due to excessive serotonin*
GI
Anxiety
CNS
Sexual Dysfunction
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Symptoms of SSRI discontinuation syndrome

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Dizziness, nausea, fatigue, headache, insomnia, restlessness, unstable gait, brain zaps

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Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

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Blocks serotonin and NE reuptake pumps

At high dose can block dopamine reuptake pump

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What is the most commonly used SNRI?

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Venlafaxine

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Which SSRI has the highest affinity for the 5-HT transporter?

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Paroxetine

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Which SSRI is the least 5-HT selective?

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Fluoxetine

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Which SSRI is most likely to have drug-drug interactions due to inhibition of CYP enzymes?

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Fluvoxamine

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Which SNRI has the shortest half life?

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Venlafaxine

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Which SNRI has the greatest risk of causing discontinuation syndrome if stopped abruptly?

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Venlafaxine

also Desvenlafaxine

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What is the metabolite of Venlafaxine?

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Desvenlafaxine

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Mirtazapine MOA

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Block a-2 presynaptic autoreceptors on NE and 5HT neurons, leads to increased NE and 5HT

Also blocks Histamine, 5HT2A, 5HT2C, 5HT3

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Mirtazapine Side effects (or lack thereof…)

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Block histamine: weight gain, dry mouth, sedation

Block 5HT2A, 5HT2C, 5HT3: NO nausea, NO sexual dysfunction, NO insomnia, NO anxiety!

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Buproprion MOA

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NE and DA reuptake inhibitor

No effects on 5HT, histamine

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Burproprion side effects (or lack thereof…)

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No 5HT related (sexual)
No H1 related (sedation/weight gain)
Increased seizure risk at high doses

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Can Buproprion and Mirtazapine be used in combination with SSRIs and SNRIs?

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Yes! Especially if you are only getting partial improvement in depression symptoms

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Nefazodone MOA

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Blocks 5-HT reuptake (SSRI effects)

5-HT2A receptor antagonist: no sexual side effects

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Nefazodone Side effects (or lack thereof…)

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Mild sedation

No sexual side effects

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Vilazodone MOA

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Blocks 5HT reuptake (SSRI)

Partial agonist of 5-HT1A receptors (additional help for depression/anxiety)

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Vilazodone side effects (or lack thereof…)

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No weight gain
No sexual side effects
GI, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Insomnia

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Vortioxetine MOA

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Blocks 5-HT reuptake (SSRI)
Agonist at 5-HT1A
Partial agonist at 5-HT1B
Antagonist at 5-HT3 (less GI) and 5-HT7

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Vortioxetine side effects (or lack thereof)

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No weight gain
No sexual side effects (except at high dose)
GI (nausea > vomiting/diarrhea)

69
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After stopping an MAOI, how long to wait until starting new antidepressant?
What are you waiting for?
What if MAOI is reversible?

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10-14 days
Neurons to regenerate MAO
Only need to wait 1 day

70
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After stopping other anti-depressants, how long wait until starting MAOI?
What are you waiting for?
Are there any anti-depressants that would require a longer wait before starting MAOI?

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Need to wait ~1 week (5 half life for drug to clear)
Drugs to clear
Fluoxetine (~5 weeks)

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What is the risk of overlapping an anti-depressant with an MAOI?

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Risk of serotonin syndrome (increased serotonin)

Risk of hypertensive crisis (increased NE)

72
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Which drug inhibits CYP 1A2?

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Fluvoxamine

73
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Which drugs inhibit CYP2C9 and CYP2C19?

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Fluvoxamine

Fluoxetine

74
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Which drugs inhibit CYP2D6?

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Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Buproprion

75
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Which drugs inhibit CUP3A4?

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Nefazadone

Fluxoxamine

76
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Which 2 drugs are the MOST likely to produce interactions with other drugs?

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Fluvoxamine

Fluoxetine

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