insomnia

Question 1

which drug is a Synthetic metabolite of 5HT

Answer 1

melatonin

Question 2

Side Effects of SSRI

Answer 2

Sexual dysfunction, Drowsiness, Weight gain, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Nausea, Rash or itching, Tremor, Constipation, Stomach upset

Question 3

6 SSRI

Answer 3

Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluvoxamine

Question 4

SNRI? eg?

Answer 4

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) act primarily upon serotonergic and noradrenergic neurons, but have little or no effect upon cholinergic or histaminergic receptors [1]. SNRIs include: Desvenlafaxine, Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran, Milnacipran, Venlafaxine

Question 5

wellbutrin aka? which does it reuptake inhibit? 2

Answer 5

buproprion - • Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitor;Smoking Cessation Aid

Question 6

FINISH?

Answer 6

discontinue syndrome• (flu, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbance, hyperactivity)

Question 7

which benzo has long half life?

good for initial insomnia

which one is good for daytime anxiety

Answer 7

oxazepam, clonazapam

oxazepam

clonazepam

Question 8

which drug antagonizes seretonin and dopamine

Answer 8

seroquel

Question 9

what is a metabolite of serotonin

Answer 9

melatonin

Question 10

seretonin syndrome s/s

Answer 10

• diaphoresis, tachycardia, hyperthermia, hypertension, vomiting, and diarrhea. Neuromuscular hyperactivity can manifest as tremor, muscle rigidity, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, and bilateral Babinski sign.