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Antidepressants Flashcards

1
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paroxetine

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paxil

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2
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escitalopram

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Lexapro

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4
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Depakote

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Valproic acid

Anticonvulsant and bipolar disorder

Individuals who have 4+ episodes of mania and depression in one year

May interact with other drugs

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6
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fluoxetine

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Prozac

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8
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citalopram

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Celexa

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9
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Ssri teaching/ assess

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Assess NA level( decrease in elderly). Assess BP and Apical- caution in parents with cardiac and seizure disorders.

Take in the AM- may cause insomnia. May decrease libido.
Report chest pains, palpilations, suicidal thoughts

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10
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phenelzine

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Nardil

MAOI

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sertraline

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Zoloft

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12
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Pristiq

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SSNRI

desvenlafaxine

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13
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Pamelor

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notriptyline

-Tricyclic

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15
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imipramine

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Tofranil

Tricyclic-

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16
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bupropion

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Wellbutrin

Alters effects of serotonin

Lower seizure threshold, confusion, hallucinations, hypotension, arrhythmias, impotence

Serotonin syndrome

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17
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Tricyclic use

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Correct imbalance in neurotransmitter concentrations of serotonin and NE at the nerve endings

Neuropathic pain, insomnia, enuresis

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18
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Tricyclic side effect

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Sedation- tolerance/habituation, take in PM

Arrhythmia- assess ekg

Decreased urine output/ constipation

Orthostatic hypotension - BP, slow to stand

Blurry eyes - avoid if closed < glaucoma
Photophobia - sunscreen; Rash, Hepatoxicity

Decreased effect oral contraceptives

Incr appetite= weigh gain

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19
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Lithium Carbonate

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May cause weight gain and acnee
Not too much coffee
Monitor CBC LFT I+O and electrolytes
Serum drug level= 0.5-1.5 meq/L

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20
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Muscle ridgity and fever and seizures

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Serotonin syndrome

Discontinue drug

Supportive care

21
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Maois

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Blocks the enzyme MAOI =accumulated neurotransmitters

22
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Depression

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Causes feelings of sadness/loss of interest in activities. Affects how you feel, think, and act. Treatable.

23
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Ssri other uses

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Ocd, social phobia, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, panic disorder

30
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amitriptyline

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Elavil

Tricyclic-

31
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Cymbalta

A

duloxetine

SSNRI

Pharm unit 1 (3 decks)

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