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Antidepressant Drug Names Flashcards

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Imipramine

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

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Fluoxetine

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SSRI
(Prozac)
Longest 1/2 life w/ active metabolites. Do not need to taper.

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Phenelzine

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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Trimipramine

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TCA

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Citalopram

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SSRI

Celexa

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Amitriptyline

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TCA

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Paroxetine*

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SSRI
(Paxil)
Most serotonin specific, most activating

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Escitalopram*

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SSRI
(Lexapro)
Fewer side effects, much more expensive

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Desipramine*

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TCA

Least sedating, least anticholinergic side effects

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Clomipramine*

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TCA
Most serotonin specific
Useful in treating OCD

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Sertraline*

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SSRI
(Zoloft)
highest risk for GI disturbances

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Tranylcypromine

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MAOI

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Venlafaxine*

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Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)
Useful in REFRACTORY DEPRESSION
Do not use w/ untreated/labile BP (increases BP)
Withdrawal symptoms: flu-like, electric like shocks/zaps

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Bupropion*

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Norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRI)
(Wellbutrin)
SMOKING CESSATION, SAD, ADHD
+: No sexual side effects
-: Exacerbate psychosis (DA effect), lower seizure threshold

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Nefazodone*

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Serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitors (SARI)
REFACTORY MAJOR DEPRESSION
MD w/ ANXIETY
INSOMNIA
SE: nausea, dizziness, orthostatic hypotenison, *cardiac arrhythmias, *sedation, *priapism (erect penis)

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Trazodone*

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Serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitors (SARI)
REFACTORY MAJOR DEPRESSION
MD w/ ANXIETY
INSOMNIA
SE: nausea, dizziness, orthostatic hypotenison, *cardiac arrhythmias, *sedation, *priapism (erect penis)

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Mirtazapine*

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Norepinephrine and serotonin antagonists (NASA)
REFRACTORY MAJOR DEPRESSION (need to gain weight)
SE: *weight gain, sedation (

18
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Nortriptyline

A

TCA

Least likely to cause orthostatic hypotension –> use w/ elderly

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