antidepressants (SNRIs) Flashcards
1
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drugs
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venlafaxine (effexor XR), desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran
2
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suffixes
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-faxine
3
Q
mechanism of action
A
inhibits norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake
4
Q
indications
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major depression, GAD, panic disorder, pain (fibromyalgia, chronic back pain), DM neuropathy
5
Q
adverse effects
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HTN, SI (in peds), serotonin/withdrawal syndrome, adrenergic effects (tachycardia, HA, blurred vision), wt loss (nausea), sexual dysfunction
6
Q
contraindications
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preg C, SSRIs, MAOIs
7
Q
precaution
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geriatrics, MI/lung disease, bipolar, seizures
8
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RN considerations
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stop 2 weeks prior to starting MAOIs
