Anti-Depressants Flashcards
What are the drugs used for Depression?
- TCA’s (1,2nd, 3rd, 4th gen)
- Atypicals
- MAOI’s
What are the 1st get TCA’s?
I’m No Ami
-triptyline
What are the 2nd gen TCA’s?
Amoxapine
Maprotiline
Amox-Map
What are the 3rd gen TCA’s/SSRIs?
- Fluoxitene (Prozac/Sarafem)
- Paroxitene (Luvox)
- Fluvoxamine (Paxil)
What are the 4th gen TCA’s/SNRIs?
- Venlafaxine
- Deslafaxine
- Duloxitene (Cymbalta)
What is the MOA of the 3rd gen TCAs?
SELECTIVE inhibition of SA reuptake
What is the MOA of the 3rd gen TCAs/SSRIs?
SELECTIVE inhibition of SA reuptake
Narrow angle glaucoma, CNS depressants (ETOH) are contraindications for which drugs?
1st and 2nd gen TCA’s
Which TCA can be used for OCD?
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Which TCA has an indication of post-menstrual symptoms?
Fluoxitene (Prozac/Sarafem)
What is the advantage of 3rd gen TCAs?
No orthostatic Hypotension
Less cardiotoxicity
What is the advantage of 3rd gen TCAs/SSRIs?
No orthostatic Hypotension
Less cardiotoxicity
What are the 3rd gen TCAs indicated for?
Eating disorders Panic disorders Anxiety (without dependence) Major depression OCD Post-menstrual symptoms
What are the 3rd gen TCAs/SSRIs indicated for?
Eating disorders Panic disorders Anxiety (without dependence) Major depression OCD Post-menstrual symptoms
Which TCA causes Insomnia?
Fluoxitene/Prozac/Sarafem