Antidepressants-Venlafaxine Flashcards
1
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M
A
Venlafaxine-SNRI
Mirtazapine-pre-synaptic a2-adrenoceptors
Increased availability of monoamines for neurotransmission
V-mus and H1
M-H1
2
Q
I
A
Major depression if SSRIs not tolerated
Generalised anxiety disorder
3
Q
C
A
elderly, hepatic/renal impairment, CVD, other antidepressants
4
Q
A
A
GI upset, CNS effects, hyponatremia, serotonin syndrome, suicidal thoughts, prolonged QT, withdrawal syndrome
