Depression and Antidepressants Flashcards

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Prozac

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Fluoxetine (long half life, CYP450, jitters) am dosing

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Zoloft

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Sertraline (MINIMAL drug interactions, jitters) am doising

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Paxil

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Paroxetine (anti-cholinergic (dry mouth) and weight gain and sexual dysfunction, sedation)

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4
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Luvox

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Fluvoxamine

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5
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Celexa

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Citalopram (cardiac concern >40mg)

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Lexapro

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Escitalopram (less problematic than Citalopram)

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Brintellix

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Vortioxetine

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Viibryd

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Vilazodone

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Clomipramine (causes seizures)

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Anafranil (TCA and SSRI overlap)

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TCA’s

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Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Doxepin, Desipramine, Nortriptyline (More potent)

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Effexor

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Venlafaxine (GI and Sexual Dys. Adverse effects)

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Pristiq

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Desvenlafaxine (active metabolite of Effexor, significant renal elimination)

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Cymbalta

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Duloxetine (indicated for depression, neuropathy, pain) hepatotoxic with EtOH

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Fetzima

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Levomilnacipran

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Trazodone

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Oleptro (SR form)

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Wellbutrin

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Bupropion (Works on DA, use in substance abuse, minimal action at receptor, RISK of SEIZURE/tremor, MAY treat sexual dysfunction)

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Remeron

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Mirtazapine (decreased GI and sex. dys. effects and less sleep disturbance) increased drowsiness and appetite

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18
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Nardil

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Phenelzine (MAOI)

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Parnate

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Tranylcypromine (MAOI)

20
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Marplan

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Isocarboxazide (MAOI)

21
Q

EmSam

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Selegeline Patch (MAOI)

22
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Unipolar Depressive Disorder

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mood disorder, No mania or hypomania, Isolated episodes, chronic or recurring, debilitating, Social/Family and Employment impairments, SUICIDE RISK

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Bi-Polar Disorder

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mood disorder, 1 or more episodes of mania or hypomania AND depressed (many times first), recurrent

24
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Mania

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greater than 1 wk, elevated or expansive mood and IMPAIRMENT OF FUNCTION, grandiosity, excessive pleasure (like your on meth)

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Hypomania

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less severe than mania, NOT psychotic, opposite of mania

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Depressive Disorder

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Genetic Component and environmental role, Stress may precipitate those at risk, Women > Men, Onset is early to middle adulthood

27
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Diagnostic Criteria of Major Depressive Disorder

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> 5 for a two week period, significant change in functioning, Either Depressed Mood or Loss of interest, then: change in weight, insomnia/hypersomnia, fatigue, indecisiveness, inappropriate guilt, psychomotor retardation, suicidal thoughts (not caused by underlying medical of pharmaceutical agent) SIG-E-CAPS

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Drug Induced Depression

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Clonidine, Ethanol, Steroids, Estrogens, Interferons, Amnesteem

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Illness Induced Depression

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Alzheimer’s, MS, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Addison’s, Hypothyroidism

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Depression Treatment

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Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy (talk therapy), ECT (Electroconvulsiv Therapy), VNS, Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation, Light Therapy, Sleep Deprivation, Nutraceuticals

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Not First Line, Prominently NE some 5HT reuptake inhibition

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TCA Adverse Effects

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A1 Antagonists, M1 Antagonists, H1 Antagonists (increased appetite and weight gain), Cardiac Block, OVERDOSE TOXICITY

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TCA Dosing

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Titrate Up, Dosing at bedtime, Drug Interactions (Dirty)

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SSRI Side Effects

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Nausea/Anorexia, Insomnia, Sexual Dysfunction, Anxiety and Restlessness, Unwanted stimulation of 5HT-2 and 5HT3 receptors, Platelet Dysfunction, Water retention

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SSRI MOA

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Prominent 5HT re-uptake blockade, NE too (but much less), Weight Neutral

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5HT-2 Stimulation

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Nightmares, sleep disturbance, agitation, sexual dysfunct.

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5HT-3 Stimulation

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GI Effects- N,V,D

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SNRI MOA

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Serotonin/NE reuptake Inhibitor, work like TCA’s without TCA side effects

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Trazodone MOA

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5HT reuptake inhibitor and 5HT2 antagonist, used as a hypnotic, can cause priapism

40
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Remeron MOA

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A2-antagonist (increased 5HT and NE release) and 5HT2 and 5HT3 antagonis

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MAOI MOA

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Release of NE and 5HT, 3-4th line, IRREVERSIBLE, tyramine diet restrictions, lots of drug-drug interactions

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Serotonin Syndrome

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Myoclonus (involuntary jerking of muscle), Hyperreflexia, confusion, hypomania, potential Hyperthermia, seizures, dyspnea, chattering of the teeth.

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Serotonin Syndrome Frequency

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Uncommon, seen with Triptans, Trazodone and others

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Serotonin Synd. Treatment

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With drawl of serotonin agents, IV ativan, propranolol (5TH antagonist), cyproheptadine (5HT2 antagonist)

45
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Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms

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opposite of serotonin syndrome, Flu-like symptoms (aches and pains), brain shocks and zaps, nausea

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Antidepressant Patient Education

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Delayed onset of action, duration of therapy, withdrawal sx., use with alcohol, adverse effects