Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Monoamine reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs)
A
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Fluvoxamine
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
2
Q
Which SSRIs are highly plasma protein bound?
A
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
3
Q
Which SSRI presents with fewer withdrawal symptoms?
A
Fluoxetine
4
Q
What could be used to treat serotonin syndrome?
A
Cyproheptadine
5
Q
Monoamine reuptake inhibitors (TCAs)
A
- Amitriptyline
- Imipramine
- Clomipramine
- Doxepin
- Trimipramine
- Dothiepin
6
Q
Monoamine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
A
- Venlafaxine
- Duloxetine
- Desvenlafaxine
7
Q
Which SNRI may inhibit the metabolism of some antipsychotics?
A
Duloxetine
8
Q
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
A
- Phenelzine
- Selegiline
- Tranylcypromine
- Moclobemide
9
Q
Which MAOI has been released as a transdermal patch?
A
Selegiline
10
Q
Atypical antidepressants
A
- Bupropion
- Mirtazapine
11
Q
Mood stabilisers used to treat manic depression (mood swings)
A
- Lithium
- Anti-epileptics (Valproate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine)
- Antipsychotic drugs ( Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Resperidone, Olanzapine)
- Benzo’s
- Antidepressants
