Antidepressants Flashcards
5 indications for antidepressants
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
PTSD
Eating disorders (some)
Antidepressant classes (11)
SSRI
SNRI
NDRI
SPARI
Alpha-2 antagonist/NaSSa/SNDI
NRI
SARI
TCA
MAO
NMDA receptor antagonist
Multimodal
5 Common SSRIs
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
3 Common SNRIs
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Common NDRI
Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Multimodal Agent
Vortioxetine (Trintellix)
Common SPARI
Vilazodone (Viibryd)
SSRI metabolized by
CYP450 (1A2, 2D6, 3A4)
SSRIs for FDA-approved for PTSD
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
What can SSRIs interfere with?
Clotting Cascade
How do you dose SSRIs?
Start low, go slow, usually increase dose in 2-4 week increments
SSRI Common SE
GI upset
Akathisia
Sexual SE
HA
Dry mouth
SSRI Serious SE
Serotonin syndrome
Increased suicidal thoughts < 25 years old
Indication for Citalopram (Celexa)
FDA Approved for MDD in adults only (favorable in elderly)
Concern w/ Citalopram (Celexa)
Can cause QT prolongation > 40mg/day PO
What can Citalopram (Celexa) cause?
paradoxical yawning
When to give Citalopram (Celexa)?
Give at night (it’s a weak antihistamine)