Depression Flashcards

1
Q

DSM5 criteria

A
Requires at least 5 during a 2wk period
M SIG E CAPS
-mood
-sleep
-interest/pleasure
-guilt/worthlessness
-energy
-concentration
-appetite
-psychomotor agitation/retardation
-suicidal ideation
MUST INCLUDE EITHER MOOD OR INTEREST
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2
Q

Neurotransmitters involved in depression

A
Serotonin
Glutamate 
Acetylcholine 
Dopamine
Norepinephrine 
Epinephrine
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3
Q

Drugs that cause/worsen depression

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Atomoxetine
Indomethacin
Efavirenz (Atripla)
BBs (propranolol)
OCPs
Varenicline 
Cyclosporine
Clonidine
Isotretinion
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4
Q

Antidepressants in breastfeeding

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SSRIs

Tricyclics

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5
Q

Preferred SSRI if cardiac risk

A

Sertraline

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6
Q

Most sedative SSRI

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Paroxetine

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7
Q

Most activating SSRI

A

Fluoxetine

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8
Q

SSRI and 5-HT1A partial agonist

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Vilazodone (Viibryd)

-take with food

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9
Q

SSRI and 5-HT1A agonist and 5HT receptor antagonist

A

Vortioxetine (Trintellix)

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10
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SNRIs

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Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Levoomilnacipram (Fetzima)

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11
Q

MOA of tricyclics

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Inhibit NE and serotonin reuptake, plus block acetylcholine and histamine receptors

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12
Q

Secondary amines

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Nortiptyline

Desipramine

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13
Q

Tertiary amines

A
More effective, but worse SEs (more anticholinergic, weight gain, sedation)
Amitriptyline
Doxepin
Clomipramine 
Imipramine
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14
Q

Bupropion MOA

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Dopamine and NE reuptake inhibitor

-no effect on serotonin

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15
Q

CI for bupropion

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Seizures

Anorexia/bulimia

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16
Q

SE for bupropion

A

Dry mouth
Insomnia
Weight loss
CNS stimulant

17
Q

MAOIs

A

Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine

18
Q

MAOIs MOA

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Monoamine oxidase breaks down catecholamines; 5HT, NE, DA, EPI

If these NTs increase dramatically = HTN crisis

19
Q

MAOIs counselling points

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SE: anticholinergic, orthostasis, sedation, sexual dysfunction, weight gain
Must avoid tyramine-rich foods: aged, fermented, pickled, smoked

20
Q

Meds that require 2 wk washout period with MAOIs

A

SSRIs (5wk for fluoxetine)
SNRIs
TCAs
Bupropion

21
Q

Depression meds if trying to avoid sexual dysfunction

A

Bupropion

Mirtazipine

22
Q

MOA of mirtazapine

A

Tetracyclic antidepressant

-increases 5HT and NE

23
Q

SE of mirtazapine

A

Weight gain
Sedation
Increased appetite
Anticholinergic

24
Q

Serotonin syndrome SE

A
HA
N
D
Dizziness
Increased heart rate
Hallucinations
25
Q

Only antipsychotic approved for treatment resistant depression

A

Olanzapine + Fluoxetine (Symbian)