Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
What are side effects of SSRIs?
A
Nausea
Vomit
Constipation
Diarrhoea
2
Q
What can OD of tricyclics cause?
A
Arrhythmia and death
3
Q
What are the side effects of tricyclics?
A
Dry mouth Drowsiness Blurred vision Urinary retention - overflow incontinence tachycardia postural hypotension
4
Q
Which are sedative antidepressants?
A
Mirtazapine
Trazodone
5
Q
What is lithium used for?
A
Prophylaxin in mania and bipolar
6
Q
How long does lithium take to kick in?
A
DAys
7
Q
What are the side effects of lithium?
A
Nausea Vomit Anorexia Tremor Polydipsia Po;yuria Diarrhoea Hypothyroid Weight gain
8
Q
What does lithium toxicity look like?
A
Drowsy Ataxic Confusion Seizures Coma