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Exam 2: Antidepressants & Anxiolytics Flashcards

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SSRIs: indications

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MDD
GAD
panic disorder
OCD
PMDD
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SSRIs: adverse effects

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  • sexual dysfunction
  • N/V/D/constipation
  • anxiety/jitteriness
  • sedation/drowsiness
  • switch to mania
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Fluoxetine: drug interaction

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CYP2C19 inhibitor

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Paroxetine: drug interaction

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CYP2D6 inhibitor

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Fluoxetine: special considerations

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  • most associated w/ jitteriness
  • give in AM
  • long T 1/2
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Paroxetine: special considerations

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  • most associated w/ constipation and sedation

- shortest T 1/2 (^ withdrawal)

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Citalopram: special considerations

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  • QTc prolongation

- dosage limits w/ CYP2C19 inhibitors

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Escitalopram: special considerations

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-QTc prolongation

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Fluvoxamine: special considerations

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best SSRI for OCD

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Sertraline: special considerations

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bad nausea and diarrhea

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Vortioxetine: special considerations

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bad nausea and diarrhea

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SSRIs

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Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluvoxamine
Sertraline
Vortioxetine
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SNRIs: describe how MOA varies based on dosing

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low doses: bind to 5HT transporters

high doses: bind to NE transporters

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SNRIs: indications

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GAD
MDD
neuropathic pain

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SNRIs: adverse effects

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  • dizziness
  • insomnia
  • N/V/D/constipation
  • Xerostomia
  • Diaphoresis
  • HTN
  • Somnolence/fatigue
  • Sexual dysfunction
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16
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SNRIs: drug interactions

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avoid use with:

-Sibutramine (5HT syndrome)

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Duloxetine: drug interactions

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CYP2D6 inhibitor

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Velnafaxine: an SNRI w/ extra indications…

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panic disorder

social anxiety disorder

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Duloxetine: an SNRI w/ extra indications…

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neuropathic pain (first line)
diabetic neuropathy
fibromyalgia

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Milnacipran: an SNRI w/ an extra indication…

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fibromyalgia

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SNRIs

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Venlafaxine
Desvenlafaxine
Duloxetine
Milnacipran
Levomilnacipran
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TCAs: secondary amines

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desipramine*
nortriptyline*
protriptyline
amoxipine

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TCAs: tertiary amines

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amitriptyline*
clomipramine*
doxepin*
imipramine*
trimipramine
24
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TCAs: contraindications

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elderly

suicidal pts

25
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TCAs: indications

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  • insomnia, neuropathy

- (low doses, still may be hard to tolerate b/c of adverse effects)

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TCAs: adverse effects

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  • switch to mania
  • CV*
  • anticholinergic*
  • antihistaminergic* (sedation, weight gain, confusion)
  • antiadrenergic (orthostasis, drowsiness dizziness)
27
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TCAs: drug interactions

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avoid use with:

  • Antiarrythmics
  • Quinine
  • Ziprasidone
  • Metaclopramide
28
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TCAs: agents w/ less side effects

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Desipramine

Nortriptyline

29
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Clomipramine: special consideration

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best TCA for OCD

30
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Atypical antidepressants

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buproprion
mirtazapine
trazodone

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Buproprion: MOA

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associated w/ DA and NE

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Buproprion: indications

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depression

smoking cessation

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Buproprion: special considerations

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  • least amount of sexual dysfunction SE
  • very stimulating (good if pt needs energy)
  • good for obese pts (weight loss)
34
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Buproprion: contraindications

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seizure disorders

35
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Buproprion: drug interactions

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avoid use with:
-MAOIs
-Tamoxifen
increased effects if combined w/ EtOH
strong CYP2D6 inhibitor
36
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Mirtazapine: MOA

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central presynaptic a2-adrenergic antagonist: increased release of NE and 5HT

37
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Mirtazapine: indications

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  • depression

- off label: appetite stimulant, sleep aid

38
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Mirtazapine: drug interactions

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avoid use with:

  • MAOIs
  • Sibutramine (5HT syndrome)
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Trazodone: MOA

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inhibits reuptake of 5HT and alters presynaptic 5HT receptors

40
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Trazodone: indications

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MDD, but mostly used as hypnotic agent

41
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Trazodone: drug interactions

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  • avoid use with sibutramine

- increased levels if combined w/ 3A4 inhibitors, alcohol, CNS depressants

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MAOIs

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phenelzine
tranylcypromine
selegiline
isocarboxazid

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MAOIs

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isocarboxazid
phenelzine
selegiline
tranylcypromine

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MAOIs: MOA

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inhibit the degradation of 5HT by inhibiting deamination of monoamines»> increased 5HT and NE in cytoplasm of presynaptic neurons

45
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MAOIs: adverse effects

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-tyramine toxicity (b/c MAO metabolize tyramine)»> hypertensive crisis

46
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Tyramine food sources

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aged cheeses
processed meats
red wine
(soy products, caffeine, chocolate)

47
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MAOIs: indications

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not 1st line therapy, used in refractory depression

48
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MAOIs: drug interactions

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A LOT (these combined w/ adverse effects, dietary restrictions make MAOIs last line)

49
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Anxiolytics

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antidepressants
benzos
buspirone

50
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Benzos: MOA

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  • binds to GABA a receptors»> activates Cl- ion channels

- potentiates GABA (inhibitory)

51
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Benzos: indications

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acute anxiety
acute alcohol withdrawal
insomnia
seizure disorders (used during seizure)

52
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Benzos: caution use in what pts?

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elderly
substance abuse disorder
pregnancy

53
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Buspirone: MOA

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partial agonist of 5-HT 1a

54
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Buspirone: indications

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chronic anxiety (effect takes 2-6 weeks)

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