Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
Fluoxetine
A
SSRI: first line
2
Q
Paroxetine
A
SSRI: most likely to cause withdrawal symptoms along with Venlafaxine.
3
Q
Escitralopram
A
SSRI
4
Q
Bupropion
A
NDRI (stop smoking): lower SE of weight loss and sexual things than other anti-depressants, but may cause anxiety.
5
Q
Venlafaxine
A
SNRI: more effective (side effect is HTN b/c it will increase NE, which binds Alpha-1).
6
Q
Trazodone
A
Mixed: SSRI, 5HT antagonist
7
Q
Amtriptyline
A
TCAD (NET/SERT reuptake)
8
Q
Phenelzine
A
MAOI: SE is orthostatic hypotension, BUT if taken with tyramine foods (beer, cheese, wine).
9
Q
Lithium carbonate
A
Anti-Manic and Anti-depressant: use-dependent block of PIP recycling. Side effects: attacks TSH and ADH. Competes with Na for reabsorption in Kidney (low salt diet will mean higher drug levels).
