Depression Pharmacotherapy Flashcards
pattern of recurrence with episodes
more episodes = higher recurrence rate
what is the acronym for diagnosing depression
SIGECAPS
what is SIGECAPS
Sleep
Interest decreased
Guilt/Worthlessness
Energy Loss/Fatigue
Concentration trouble
Appetite changes
Psychomotor agitation
Suicidal ideation
what must one symptom be for diagnosing depression
at least one symptom must be depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in doing things
what are the self rating scales for depression
PHQ-9
MDQ
what are the goals of treatment for depression
- decrease signs and symptoms of depression
- restore functioning to baseline
- decrease risk of relapse and recurrence
- decrease risk of suicide ideation
what is the boxed warning for all antidepressants
suicidality risk for all antidepressants for patients under 24 years old
Citalopram class
SSRI
citalopram side effect
dose dependent QTc prolongation
citalopram CYPs
CYP2C19 substrate
CYP3A4 substrate
fluoxetine class
SSRI
fluoxetine half-life
long half life
fluoxetine cyps
2D6 inhibitor, 3A4 inhibitor
tapering fluoxetine
do not need to taper
fluvoxamine cyps
inhibits cyp 1A2 and 2C19
paroxetine class
SSRI
paroxetine side effects
weight gain and sedation
septal wall defect risk to fetus
paroxetine tapering
must taper due to anticholinergic effects