Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
when stopping an SSRI dose what period should it be done over
A
4 wks
2
Q
name 3 side effects of SSRI
A
anxiety suicidal ideations hyponatraemia diarrhoea bleeding hyponatraemia
3
Q
what are 3 negative mx interactions with SSRI
A
NSAID MAOI warfarin heparin aspirin triptans
4
Q
name 3 symptoms seen in discontinuation syndrome
A
GI pain, cramping, diarrhoea, vomiting ^ mood change restlessness difficulty sleeping unsteadiness sweating
5
Q
what is a side effect of BP for SNRI
A
htn
6
Q
what is seen on ecg for snri
A
qt prolongation
7
Q
what is seen on u+e for snri side effect
A
hyponatraemia
8
Q
what is the ssri of choice for children and adolescents
A
fluoxetine
9
Q
what risk is there for use of SSRI during first trimester
A
cong HD
10
Q
what risk is there for SSRI use during third trimester
A
pulmonary htn
11
Q
name 3 TCA side effects
A
dry mouth constipation blurred vision drowsiness urinary retention prolonged qt interval
12
Q
what 2 advantageous uses does mirtazapine have?
A
^ appetite
sedation
13
Q
who may mirtazepine be useful for?
A
elderly pt
