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Antidepressants Flashcards

1
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What class of drug is Fluxetine?

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SSRI

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What class of drug is Paroxetine?

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SSRI

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What class of drug is Atomoxentine?

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SSRI

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What class of drug is Citalopram?

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SSRI

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What class of drug is Escitalopram?

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SSRI

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What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs?

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inhibit reuptake of serotonin

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7
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Adverse effects of Fluxetine include cardiovascular and suicide risk in the elderly as well as anorexia in the first few months of use

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true

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SSRIs A/E:

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N & V, D, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction

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9
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What class of drug is Venlafaxine?

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SNRIs

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10
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What class of drug is Desvanlafaxine?

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SNRIs

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What class of drug is Duloxetine?

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SNRIs

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SNRIs mechanism of action?

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prevent reuptake of serotonin, NE and DA

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A/E of SSRIs

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N, D, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, increased BP & HR, orthostatic hypotension

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What class of drug is Imipramine?

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TCA

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What class of drug is Clomipramine?

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TCA

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What class of drug is Amitriptyline?

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TCA

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17
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What class of drug is Amoxapine?

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TCA

18
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What class of drug is Doxepin?

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TCA

19
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What class of drug is trimipramine?

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TCA

20
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What class of drug is Mirtazapine?

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TCA

21
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What class of drug is Mianterin?

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TCA

22
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What is the mechanism of action of TCAs?

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Prevent the reuptake of serotonin and NE

23
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A/E of TCAs

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N, D, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, increased BP & HR, orthostatic hypotension

24
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What class of drug is Tranylcypromine?

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MOI

25
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What class of drug is Moclobemide?

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MOI

26
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What class of drug is phenelzine?

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MOI

27
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What drug class had this MOA? inhibit the oxidative deamination of NA, DA and serotonin

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Monoamine oxidase Inhibitors (MOI)

28
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What drug class has these adverse effects? Sedation, postural hypotension (sympathetic block), insomnia, impotence, anxiety, restlessness, confusion

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MOI

29
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What is the mechanism of action of action of Bupropion?

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inhibit the reuptake of NE and dopamine

30
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What are the A/E of bupropion?

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N & V, headaches, activation, agitation, hypertension and insomnia (less sexual dysfunction)

31
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Which drug do these contraindications belong to? Risk for seizures, seizure disorder, history of anorexia or bulimia, using or withdrawing from alcohol or benzos

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Bupropion

32
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Mirtazapine has no action at histamine receptors

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False. Mitrazapine antagonizes adrenergic, 5-HT2, 5-HT3 receptors- increased NE and 5-HT. Also has activity at histamine receptors

33
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What drug has these contraindications? Pregnancy, lactation, <18 yrs, MAOIs

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Mirtazapine

34
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A/E of Mirtazapine

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Sedation, weight gain, constipation, dry mouth, appetite
Decreased risk for sexual dysfunction compared to SSRIs

35
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Trazadone MOA?

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Inhibit serotonin reuptake

36
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Contraindications for trazadone?

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Alcohol or hypnotics intoxication, acute MI, < 18 yrs

37
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A/E of trazadone

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Sedation, N, sexual dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension

38
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What drug has a similar MOA to trazadone?

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Nefazodone

39
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What is the first line drug for depression?

A

Nefazodone

40
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What are the adverse effects of Nefazodone?

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Dry mouth, nausea, constipation, visual alterations, orthostatic hypotension, sedation
Hepatic failure- most common

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