Case 6 (depression) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of depression treatments ?
A
- SSRIs
- SNRIs
- TCAs
- MAO-A inhibitors
- VMAT blockers
- alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonists
2
Q
Name a VMAT blocker?
A
Reserpine
3
Q
Name some SSRIs …
A
Sertraline
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Citalopram
4
Q
Name some SNRIs…
A
Venlafaxine
Imipramine
5
Q
Name some TCAs …
A
Amitriptyline
Clomipramine
6
Q
Name some MAO-A inhibitors…
A
Iproniazid (irreversible)
Phenelzine (irreversible)
Moclobomide (reversible)
7
Q
What is the MOA of mirtazapine?
A
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist
8
Q
What is a good antidepressant for patient not sleeping and not eating?
A
Mirtazapine
- increases appetite
- makes you drowsy
- has antidepressant effect
9
Q
What is the MOA of TCAs?
A
Blocks serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine re-uptake
