antidepressants Flashcards
Citalopram (celexa) p450 metabolism?
Substrate 2c19 major
Adverse effects of citalopram?
QTc prolongation warning ekg for doses greater than or equal to 40 MG daily or patients with CV risk ; lower dose with strong 2c19 inhibitors
Escitalopram (lexapro) dosing adjustments?
Lower doses for patients taking strong 2c19 or 3 A4 inhibitors
What is the p450 metabolism of fluoxetine?
Substrate 2c9,2d6 (mjor) inhibitor: 1A2, 2C19, (moderate) 2d6 (strong)
Norfluoxetine:inhibitor 3A4 (strong)
What is the half life of fluoxetine?
7-9 days.
How should you adjust fluoxetine for hepatic impairment?
Half the dose
Fluvoxamine is what p450 metabolizer?
Strong 1A2, 2C19 inhibitor
What is the most common use for Fluvoxamine?
OCD
What is the P450 metabolism of Paroxetine?
Strong 2D6 inhibitor
What must be done when going off of paroxetine, even if switching to another antidepressant?
Must taper dose due to anticholinergic effects. This will help avoid the cholinergic rebound, even if switching to another antidepressant.
What pregnancy category is Paroxetine? Why?
Category D. Septal wall defects.
What is the P450 metabolism of Vilazadone (Viibryd)?
MAjor 3A4. Must reduce target dose to 20mg once daily when given with strong 3A4 inhibitors. Avoid use with stron 3A4 inducers. Give with food to improve absorption.
Vortioxetine (Brintellix) - SSRI: What type of metabolism is this and how should the dose be adjusted because of this?
Major 2D6 substrate. Reduce target dose to 10mg daily with strong 2D6 inhibitors or in patients that are poor 2D6 metabolizers.
Which antidepressants are SSRI’s?
Citalopram, escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine HCl, Sertraline, Vilazodone, and Vortioxetine.
Which antidepressants are SNRI’s?
Desvenlafaxine, Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran, Milnacipran, Venlafaxine, Buproprion, Mirtazapine, Trazodone