Antidepressants Flashcards

1
Q

What are side effects of SSRIs?

A

Nausea
Vomit
Constipation
Diarrhoea

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2
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What can OD of tricyclics cause?

A

Arrhythmia and death

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3
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What are the side effects of tricyclics?

A
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Urinary retention - overflow incontinence
tachycardia
postural hypotension
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4
Q

Which are sedative antidepressants?

A

Mirtazapine

Trazodone

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5
Q

What is lithium used for?

A

Prophylaxin in mania and bipolar

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6
Q

How long does lithium take to kick in?

A

DAys

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7
Q

What are the side effects of lithium?

A
Nausea 
Vomit
Anorexia
Tremor
Polydipsia
Po;yuria
Diarrhoea
Hypothyroid
Weight gain
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8
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What does lithium toxicity look like?

A
Drowsy
Ataxic
Confusion
Seizures
Coma
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