Anti-Depressants Flashcards
Inhibits SERT increases concentration of 5HT at synaptic membrane
SSRIs
1st line agents for depression, GAD, OCD and Bulemia
SSRIs
SSRIs (4)
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Citalopram
Short acting SSRIs with discontinuation syndrome (flu like dizziness, fatigue, nausea 1-2d)
Paroxetine
Sertraline
SSRI SE (5)
Hyponatremia Inc SIADH Dec sexual dysfunction Weight gain Drowsiness Insomnia
Inhibits presynaptic reuptake of NE and 5HT
SNRIs
Apart from GAD, MDD, PTSD this relieves pain disorders
SNRIs
SNRI examples (2)
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
Used for diabetic neuropathy
Venlafaxine
Used for chronic, neuropathic pain, OA, LBP
Duloxetine
Notorious AE of SNRI (also similar with SSRI) because of noradrenergic activity
May cause HTN and HR
SSRI and SNRIs take how long to take effect
1-2 months
Wait for how long before dismissing as inadequate treatment response
8-12 w
AE of SSRIs ans SNRIs toxicity
Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome sx (5)
Autonomic instability Agitation Hyperkalemia Hyperreflexia Clonus
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (2) by dopamine blocking agents
Hyporeflexia
Rigidity
Serotonin syndrome antidote
Cryoheptadine
Blocks NET and SERT at the presynaptic membrane during reuptake
TCA
2nd or 3rd line drug for MDD if unresponsive to others
TCAs
TCAs (5)
Imipramine Desipramine Clomipramine Amitryptiline Nortryptiline
Amine with less anticholinergic effect (2)
Desipiramine
Nortryptiline