Depression Flashcards
What are the SSRI agents?
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Fluvoxame
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
What are the SNRI agents?
- Duloxetine
- Desvenlafaxine
- Levomilnacipram
- Venlafaxine
- Milnacipram
What are the TCA agents?
- Amtriptylline
- Amoxapine
- Clomipramine
- Desipramine
- Doxepin
- Imipramine
- Maprotiline
- Trimipramine
- Nortryptylline
- Protriptyline
What are the MAOIs?
- Phenelzine
- Selegeline
- Rasagiline
- Tranylcypromine
What are the miscellaneous agents for depression?
- Bupropion
- Brexanolone
- Esketamine
- Mirtazapine
What SSRIs are FDA-recommended for MDD
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
What are your first line medications for depression?
- SSRI
- SNRI
- Bupropion
- Mirtazapine
- Vortioxetine
What should you do if symptoms persist after 4 - 8 weeks?
Switch to alternate AD
Augment with alternative MOA, 2nd gen APS or Psychotherapy
What are the two main MDD Rating Scales?
HAM - D
MADRS
What should you do if you see a an extreme response less than 2 weeks?
Watch. D/C, taper due to manic switch
Counseling symptoms for Serotonin Syndrome
Mental Status Changes
Autonomic instability
Neuromuscular abnormality
GI symptoms
Issues/Adverse Effects of SSRIs
QTc prolongation w/ concomitant meds
Increased risk of bleeding (NSAIDs/plates/anticoags)
Hyponatremia
Sexual side effects
Withdrawal Syndrome
Hepatic Impairment
True or False. With SSRIs, dose modifications are common and are required for renal impairment
False. With SSRIs, there’s caution/dose modification with hepatic impairment
True or false. SSRIs are more sedating than energy boosting.
False. The other way around
Which SSRI is available as ODT?
Citalopram