CNS II- Antidepressants, Bipolar/ADHD, Antipsychotics Flashcards

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Monoamine MOA

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MOA: essentially all available drugs work to increase NA, 5HT

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Tricyclic antidepressants

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MOA: block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, action at H1, AcH, 5HT2a, alpha NE receptors plus NE and 5Ht uptake

Amitriptyline (elavil)
- nortriptyline, imipramine

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Tricyclic antidepressants AE

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sedation, CV effects: tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, antimuscarinic effects, weight gain, panic disorder, enuresis, ADD, IBS

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Antimuscarinic AE

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blurred vision
dry eyes, mouth
tachycardia
dyspepsia
constipation
retention

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SSRI- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (3)

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fluoxetine (prozac)
sertraline (zoloft)
citalopram (celexa)

Uses: anxiety disorders, GAD, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, PTSD

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SSRI’s AE

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agitation
confusion
sweating
tremors
fever
produce restlessness
insomnia
N/V
decreased libido, sexual function

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SNRI- serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (2)

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venlafaxine (effexor)

duloxetine (cymbalata)
uses: GAD, diabetic and neuropathic pain, hot flashes, PTSD, autism

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Bupropian

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antidepressant
MOA not clear

uses: nicotine addiction, prevention of SAD, neuropathic pain, weight loss, depression in bipolar

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Bupropian AE

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increase libido and sexual function
weight loss
seizures
insomnia

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mirtazepine

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MOA: 5-HT and NE by blockade of presynaptic receptors

uses: antidepressant, weight gain, minimal sexual dysfunction

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monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) (1)

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MOA: inhibit enzyme that degrades catecholamines and serotonin in nerve terminals

selegine (emsam)- transdermal antidepressant

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MAOI AE

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anxiety, insomnia
orthostatic hypotension
food interaction can cause HTN crisis

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Lithium

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used for bipolar disorder, mood stabilizer
MOA unknown

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Other mood stabilizer

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valproic acid (depakote)- acute mania
olanzapine - severe mania, or symptoms of psychosis
resperidone - severe mania, or symptoms of psychosis

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Methylxanthines

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MOA: probably antagonist at adenosine receptors, nonspecific stimulants

uses: stimulant
caffeine, theophylline, theobromine

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Methylxanthines AE

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withdrawal headdaches
excess timualtion
GI irritation

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Amphetamines

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MOA: blocks reuptake and cause release of catecholamines

uses: ADHD, increase alertness, reduce fatigue, improve task performance, reduce negative behavior

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Amphetamines (4)

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amphetamine (adderall)
methylphenidate (ritalin)
dexmethylphenidate (focalin)
daytrana- transdermal methylhenidate patch

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Amphetamines AE

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insomnia
anorexia
cardiac stimulant- increase HR, BP
tolerance
physical dependence/ addiction potential

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lisdexamfetmaine (vyvanse)

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additional stimulant
FDA approved

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Non-stimulants for ADHD (3)

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atomoxetine (strattera)
guanfacine (intuniv)
clonidine

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Conventional (FGA’s) antipsychotics

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MOA: block DA receptors

more effect on positive than negatice S/S

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Atypical (SGA’s) antipsychotics

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MOA: moderate blockade of DA receptors with potent blockade of 5HT receptors

effective for positive and negative S/S

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Antipsychotic effects

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dysphoria
impair cognitive performance

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Phenothiazines (4)

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MOA: block dopamine receptors

thiothixene (navane)
chlorpromazine (thorazine)
prochloperazine (compazine)
promethazine (pherergan)

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Non-phenothiazines

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MOA: block dopamine receptors

haldoperidol (haldol)
droperidol (inapsine)

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Conventional (FGA) antipsychotics AE

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pseudoparkinsonism
dystonia
akathisia
tardive dyskinesia
sedation
orthostatic hypotension
sexual dysfunction
antimuscarinic effects

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Atypical (SGA) antipsychotics AE

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weight gain
increase glucose
hyperlipidemia
sedation
antimuscarinic effects
extrapyramidal effects

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Clozapine (clozaril)

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MOA: blocks DA4 but also 5HT2, alpha and H1

uses: most effective agent fro schizophrenia
-reduces suicide

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Other SGA’s (5)

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risperidone
olanzapine
quetiapine
aripiprazole (abilify)
cariprazine (vraylar)

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Ariprprazole (abilify)

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MOA: partial agonist at 5HT and D2 receptors, DA system atabilizer

Uses: psychosis, bipolar mania, ASD, major depressive disorder, aggresion in AD

BBW: increase mmortality and suicidal thoughts in depression
causes compulsive behaviors (gambling, eating, shopping, sex)

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Ariprprazole (abilify) AE

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BBW: increase mmortality and suicidal thoughts in depression

causes compulsive behaviors (gambling, eating, shopping, sex)

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Cariprazine (vraylar)

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has D2/5HT2 effect + D3

uses: schizophrenia, bipolar mania

BBW: increase mortality in elderly dementia patients

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Cocaine

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MOA: reuptake of DA, NE, 5HT, also local anesthetic action, vasoconstriction

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Amphetamines

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MOA: block catecholamine uptake and cause release t1/2: 10 hrs

methamphetamine moa: halogenated amphetamine which increase entry into brain and central effects, t1/2: 5hrs

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MDMA (ecstasy)

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mehthylenedioxy- derivatives of methamphetamine

MOA: binds to 5HT transporter and causes profound release of 5HT

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Ecstasy AE

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relaxed mood
enhanced empathy
introspection and communication
sweating
tachycardia
fatigue
muscle spasms

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Ketamine

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MOA: NMDA antagonist, dissociative anesthetic, unpleasant dreams, hallucinations

uses: useful for pediatric procedures outside, depression, pain

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LSD

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MOA: acts at multiple sites in brain and spinal cord, probably through 5HT2 receptors

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Other drugs for drug abuse

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canniboids
psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
dextromethorphan (DXM)