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Year 1 Core Drugs List > CNS- SSRI's Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor > Flashcards

CNS- SSRI's Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor Flashcards

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SSRI Examples

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Fluoxetine, sertraline (-ine)

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SSRI Indications

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Depression, anxiety, bulimia, OCD…

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SSRI MOA

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SSRIs block serotonin transporter (SERT) increasing extracellular levels of serotonin within the synaptic cleft, due to limited reabsorption

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SSRI Side Effects

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insomnia, reduces blood clotting ability, skin rashes

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SSRI Cautions

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in manic phase of bipolar disorder, poorly controlled epilepsy, bleeding disorders, QT interval problems

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Year 1 Core Drugs List (26 decks)

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