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antidepressants - Video lectures Flashcards

1
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A drug that binds to a specific receptor producing an effect identical to that usually produced by the neurotransmitter

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Full agonist

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Examples of full agnoists

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morphine, methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, heroin, codeine, fentanyl

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A compound that binds to a receptor that blocks or reduces the action of another substance at the receptor site

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Antagonist

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examples of antagonists

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flumazenil (blocks benzodiazepine at GABA)

Schizophrenia drugs block dopamine 2 receptors

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5
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slightly sedating
increases appetite
increases both NE and Serotonin

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Mirtazapine

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Alpha2 antagonist often combined with SSRI or venlafaxine

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mirtazapine

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Increases NE and DA

does not work on serotonin

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bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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Can be used in patients with ADHD and depression

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bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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Cocaine detox
combat SSRI sexual side effects
smoking cessation

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bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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weak SSRI that does not have sexual side effects and can be used first line for insomnia

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Trazodone

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Serious side effect of priapism

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Trazodone

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12
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Highest risk of drug-to-drug interactions

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fluoxetine (Prozac)
fluvoxamine (Luvox)
paroxetine (Paxil)
sertraline (Zoloft)

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13
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when to switch to a different SSRI

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after 4-8 weeks of first failed trial

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14
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when to switch to a different drug class

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after two SSRIs have failed

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consider for patients with anxiety disorders along with depression

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Paxil (paroxetine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Duloxetine (cymbalta)

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SSRIs most energizing to most sedating

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Prozac
Zoloft
Celexa
Lexapro
Paxil
17
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makes you sleepy and fat

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Paxil

18
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Energizing and weight neutral

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Prozac

Wellbutrin

19
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may cause weight loss

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Venlafaxine (effexor)

20
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Most likely to cause diarrhea

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zoloft

21
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Most likely to cause nausea and vomiting

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Prozac
Effexor
Cymbalta

MH701 Psychopharmacology (19 decks)

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