Antidepressant drugs Flashcards
Types of antidepressants
Tricycles MAO inhibitors SSRIs S/NRIs Other
What does the D in DEPRESSION stand for
Driving is out until response to drug has been determine
What does the E in DEPRESSION stand for
Effect has a delayed onset of 7-21 days
What does the P in DEPRESSION stand for
Planning pregnancy – consult with provider of care
What does the R in DEPRESSION stand for
Relieves symptoms, not a CURE!
What does the second E in DEPRESSION stand for
Evaluate vital signs
What does the S in DEPRESSION stand for
Stopping drug abruptly is OUT!
What does the second S in DEPRESSION stand for
Safety measures (i.e, change position slowly)
What does the I in DEPRESSION stand for
Instruct client to report undesirable effect
What does the O in DEPRESSION stand for
Observe for suicidal tendencies
What does the N in DEPRESSION stand for
No alcohol or CNS depressants
Tricyclics
Amitryptyline HCL (Elavil) Despramine HCL (Norpramin) Imipramine HCL (Tofranil) Notriptyline HCL (Aventyl) Protriptyline HCL (Vivactil) Maprotiline (Ludiomil)
Who should not be taking tricyclics
clients with morbid fantasies
MAO inhibitors
Isocarboxazid (Marplan),
Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate),
Selegiline (Elepryl)
what are MOAs used for
Depression
Phobia
ANxiety