Depressive Disorders CH. 14 Flashcards
Selective serotonin reputable inhibitors SSRIs
Citalopram- Celexa
Selective serotonin reputable inhibitors SSRIs
Fluoxetine- Prozac
Selective serotonin reputable inhibitors SSRIs
Sertraline- Zoloft
Selective serotonin reputable inhibitors SSRIs
Education:
Advise on AE: Nausea, headache, CNS stimulation (agitation, insomnia, anxiety) rash
Sexual dysfunction can occur & notify HCP if effects are intolerable
Observe for manifestations of serotonin syndrome. If occur withhold medication and notify HCP
Avoid the concurrent use of St.John’s Wort it ⬆️ r/o serotonin syndrome
Follow a healthy diet, exercise regimen due to wt. gain can occur w/long term use
Tricyclic antidepressants
Amitriptyline- Elavil
Tricyclic antidepressants
Education:
Advise client to change positions slowly to minimize dizziness from Ortho.Hypotension, tachycardia
Minimize anticholinergic effects such as chew sugarless gum, eat foods w/ high fiber, ⬆️ fluid intake 2-3L/day from food & beverages
Constipation / urinary is emergent
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOI
Phenelzine- Nardil
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOI
Instruct the client to avoid all medications, including OTC w/o first discussing then w/ HCP due to r/o medication interactions
Atypical antidepressants
Bupropion- Wellbutrin
High dose increases seizures risk for insomnia, N&V, headache
Atypical antidepressants
Education:
Advise client to observe for headache, dry mouth, GI distress, constipation,⬆️ HR, nausea, restlessness,insomnia and notify HCP if they become intolerable
Monitor the client food intake & weight due to appetite suppression
Avoid administering to clients at risk for seizures
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Venlafaxine- Effexor XR
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Duloxetine- Cymbalta
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Education:
AE nausea, insomnia, wt.gain, diaphoresis, and sexual dysfunction
Caution ⚠️ in administrating to clients who have hx of HTN
SE: HTN, Tachycardia, Adrenergic effects, same as SSRIs
Alternative or Complementary therapies
ST. John’s wort: plant product (hypericum perforatum) not regulated by the US food and drug administration, is taken by some individuals to relieve manifestations of mild depression
Vivid dreams
AE: photosensitivity, skin rash, rapid HR, gastrointestinal distress, Abd.Pain
Can increase or reduce levels of some medications 💊 if take concurrently. The client should inform the HCP if taking St. John’s wart
‼️Med.Interactions: Potentially fatal ☠️ serotonin syndrome can result w/ St. John’s wart if taken w/ SSRIs or other types of antidepressants. Foods containing tyramine should be avoided ‼️
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
Escitalopram- Lexapro
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
Paroxetine- Paxil
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
Fluvoxamine-Luvox
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
Vilazodone-Viibyrd
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
Vortioxetine-Briitellix
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
MOA: all block the reuptake and the degradation (breaking down) of serotonin 5 HT
Psycho therapy for TX
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
7 S’s
-stomach upset mild nausea and bowel movements
-sexual dysfunction- anorgasmia delay, absence of organism
-sleep difficulties
-stress- aggravation, anxiety & tremors
-size increase- wt gain
-suicidal thoughts- 24yrs and ⬇️
-serotonin syndrome- fatal syndrome of having to much serotonin overstimulation. Rapid onset diarrhea,seizures, hyperthermia, muscle ridgity,coma ,death
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- SSRIs
1st line therapy for most types of depression
Low side effect profile compared w/older antidepressants.
Effective in depression/anxiety features as well as depression w/psychomotor agitation
Low lethality risk in suicide attempts
4-6 wk’s to take effect even 3-4 mo for Thera.levels
Give propranolol, blankets, dantrolene/diatezepam for muscle ridgity
Risk will happen when they combine with another med SSRI,MOAI, Try, SSNI only can take 1
2-5 wk’s can not manage there symptoms
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
MOA: block the absorption or serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain