Ch 8- Depressive Disorders Flashcards
SSRIs
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Paroxetine (Paxil) Sertraline (Zoloft) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
SSRIs adverse effects
Sexual dysfunction
CNS stimulation (inability to sleep, agitation, anxiety)
Weight loss early in therapy
Serotonin syndrome (2-72 hrs)
Hyponatremia
Sleepiness, faintness, lightheadedness
GI Bleeding
Bruxism
Serotonin syndrome
Mental confusion Fever Agitation Anxiety Hallucinations Incoordination Diaphoresis Tremors
SSRIs withdrawal syndrome
Headache Nausea Visual disturbances Anxiety Dizziness Tremors
SSRIs interactions
MAOIs, TCAs, St. John’s worst increase serotonin syndrome
Fluoxetine increase warfarin levels
Fluoxetine increase levels of tricyclics antidepressants and lithium
Increased bleeding with NSAIDs
Atypical antidepressants
Bupropion HCL (Wellbutrin)
Atypical antidepressants adverse effects
Headache Dry mouth GI distress Consitipation Tachycardia Nausea Restlessness Insomnia
Suppress appetite -weight loss
Seizures
Atypical antidepressants interactions
Phenelzine with MAOIs increase toxicity
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
-ine
TCAs adverse effects
Orthostatic hypotension
Anticholinergic effects
Sedation
Seizure
Excessive swearing
Anticholinergics effects
Dry mouth Blurred vision Photophobia Urinary retention Constipation Tachycardia
Monoamine reuptake inhibitors (MAOIs)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Isocarboxid (Marplan)
Tranylcyromine (Parnate)
Selegiline (Emsam) transdermal
MAOIs adverse effects
CNS stim (anxiety, agitation, mania)
Orthostatic hypo
Hypertension
Nursing admin therapeutic effects
1-3 weeks
Nursing admin full therapeutic effects
2-3 mo