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Anti-depressants Flashcards

1
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Anti depressants work straight away. True or false?

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False

- they take 2-6 weeks to work

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Using anti-depressants prevents relapses. True or false?

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True

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Anti-depressants are associated with addiction. True or false?

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False

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Anti-depressants are more effective than talking therapies in the treatment of depression. True or false?

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True

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5
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Some anti-depressants are better than others. True or false?

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False

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Which anti depressant is usually used first line?

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SSRI 
- if this doesn't work try another SSRI then try a different class of AD
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Mechanism of action of most ADs

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Most affect synaptic levels of the monoamine neurotransmitters (mainly 5-HT and NA).
They tend to reduce the b/d of neurotransmitters or inhibit their reuptake into the presynaptic terminal

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What are the monoamine neurotransmitters

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5-HT (serotonin)
Noradrenaline
Dopamine

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9
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Depression results from a deficit in which monoamine transmitters?

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5-HT (serotonin)

Noradrenaline

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What is 5-HT metabolised by?

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Monoamine oxidase

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What is noradrenaline metabolised by?

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Monoamine oxidase

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12
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Name 4 classes of monoamine reuptake inhibitors

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SSRI
SNRI
TCA
Atypicals

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - mechanism of action

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Block the neurotransmitter (serotonin, NA) either selectively or non-selectively back into the pre-synaptic terminal

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - TCA - examples (4)

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Impiramine
Dosulepin
Amitriptyline
Lofepramine

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - TCA are selective/non selective?

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Non-selective

- block the reuptake of serotonin and NA back into the pre-synaptic terminal

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16
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - TCAs - can be used in patients with suicidal intent. True or false?

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False

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - TCAs - overdose is dangerous. True or false?

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True

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18
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - TCAs - side effects

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Anticholinergic

  • blurred vision
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention

Weight gain
Cardiovascular side effects
Sedation

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If the patient has insomnia, which anti-depressant class might be beneficial?

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TCA

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SSRI - mechanism of action

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Selectively blocks the reuptake of serotonin back into the pre-synaptic terminal

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SSRI - example (4)

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Fluoxetine
Escitalopram
Sertaline
Paroxatine

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SSRI - safe to use in adolescents. True or false?

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False

- don’t use in adolescents due to increased self harm risk

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23
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SSRI - Use if suicidal and at risk of overdose. True or false?

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True

- relatively safe in overdose

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24
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Which SSRI is most commonly used in pregnancy ?

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Sertaline

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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SSRI - side effects

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Usually transient:

  • nausea
  • headache
  • sweating
  • worsened anxiety
  • sexual dysfunction
  • increased self harm
  • agitation
  • don’t give with NSAIDS
26
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Which SSRI has discontinuation effects as it leaves the system rapidly?

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Paroxetine

27
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SNRI - mechanism of action

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Non-selective

Blocks the repute of monoamines (NA + 5-HT) into presynaptic terminals

28
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SNRI - examples

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Venlafaxine

Duloxetine

29
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - SNRI - side effects

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Transient side effects:

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • sweating
  • worsened anxiety
  • sexual dysfunction
30
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SNRI have a similar mechanism of action as which other class?

31
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TCA has worse side effects than SNRI. True or false?

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True

- so SNRI used more frequently

32
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - atypical anti-depressants - mechanism of action

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Similar to SSRI but also noradrenergic

33
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - atypical anti-depressants - which receptors does it block

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Blocks alpha 2, 5-Ht2, 5-HT3 receptors

34
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - atypical anti-depressants - useful if patient has insomnia. True or false?

35
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - atypical anti-depressants -side effects

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Sedation

Weight gain

36
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Monoamine reuptake inhibitors - atypical anti-depressants -examples (2)

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Mirtazapine

Bupropion

37
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - mechanism of action

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Inhibit MAO
Concentration of monoamines (NA, 5-HT) increases since there are more monoamines pre-synaptically and in the synaptic cleft.

38
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - they are used routinely. True or false?

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False

- held in reserve if nothing else works

39
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - give an example of an irreversible inhibitor

A

Phenelzine
- inhibits MAO which decreases the breakdown of the monoamine neurotransmitters leading to increased levels in the synapse

40
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - phenelzine - side effects

A

Avoid foods with tyramine
Insomnia
Postural hypotension
Peripheral oedema

41
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List 2 foods that contain tyramine?

A

Cheese

Yeast based products

42
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors - give an example of a reversible inhibitor

A

Moclobemide

- if you get enough monoamines coming around then you get MAO functioning

43
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Which has less side effects. Moclobemide or phenelzineu?

A

Moclobemide

44
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Non-response to an AD can be defined as no response / inadequate response after ___ weeks?

45
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After full resolution of symptoms of first episode of depression, AD medication should be continued for at least ___ ?

A

6-12 months

46
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It is not advised to combine anti-depressants. True or false?

47
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What is ECT ?

A

Proven effective treatment for depression

Induces a seizure lasting 15-20 seconds

48
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Contraindications for ECT

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Recent MI
Recent stroke
Intracranial mass
Phaeochromocytoma

49
Q

ECT can be used in pregnancy. True or false?

50
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Side effects of ECT

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Short lived headache
Memory problems
Muscle aches

51
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ECT - who gets it

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People who have severe depression (e.g. aren’t eating or drinking)

52
Q

What class is fluoxetine?

53
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What class is imipramine?

54
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What class is mobeclamide?

A

(reversible) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

55
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What class is duloxetine?

56
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What class is sertaline?

57
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What class is Mirtazapine?

A

Atypical anti-depressant

58
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What class is venlafaxine?

59
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Name a reversible MAOI

A

Moclobemide

60
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Name an Irreversible MAOI

A

Phenelezine

61
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First line anti-depressant

A

SSRI (6-8 weeks)

62
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GP anti-depressant treatmetn plan

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1st line: SSRI (6-8 weeks at therapeutic dose)
2nd line: try another SSRI (6-8 weeks at therapeutic dose)
3rd line: if the above doesn’t work, refer to psychiatry

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