Depression meds

Question 1

SSRI meds

Answer 1

(-ine, -pram), fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline

Question 2

How do SSRIs work

Answer 2

blocks serotonin reuptake

Question 3

SSRI special stuff

Answer 3

SE: sexual dysfunction, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
No TCAs or MAOIs
Paroxetine = birth defects

Question 4

SNRI meds

Answer 4

Venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran

Question 5

How do SNRIs work

Answer 5

Block reuptake norepi/serotonin
levels fight/flight

Question 6

SNRI special stuff

Answer 6

SE: neuroleptic malignant syndrome
No NSAIDS, MAOIS, anticoagulants

Question 7

Atypical antidepressants

Answer 7

Bupropion, vilzodone, mirtazapine, trazadone ER, nefazodone

Question 8

What are atypical antidepressants used for

Answer 8

Seasonal Affective Disorder, sexual dysfunction alternative

Question 9

Atypical antidepressants special stuff

Answer 9

SE: insomnia, seizures
No MAOIs

Question 10

TCA meds

Answer 10

(triptyline, pramine, pin), amitriptyline, nortriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, amoxepine, doxepin

Question 11

How do TCAs work

Answer 11

block reuptake of norepi/serotonin
take 10-14 days to work and 4-8wk for full effect

Question 12

TCAs uses

Answer 12

Bipolar with depression, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, fibromyalgia, anxiety disorders

Question 13

TCAs special stuff

Answer 13

SE: OH, dry mouth
Just dont mix it

Question 14

MAOI drugs

Answer 14

Phenelzine, Isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, selegine(transdermal)

Question 15

How do MAOIs work

Answer 15

Tyramine levels

Question 16

MAOIs special stuff

Answer 16

SE: htn crisis
NO MIXING
No tyramine foods: cheese, avacados, wine, aged meats, beer, soy sauce

Question 17

Other depression meds

Answer 17

Ariprazole - used with SSRIs
Quetiapine - depression/ bipolar depression