pharm- anxiety disorders Flashcards
anxiety treatment based on severity
Mild anxiety –> ___
moderate –> ______
severe–> _____
mild –> cognitive behavioral therapy CBT
moderate –> CBT or meds or CBT + meds
Severe –> CBT + meds
after how much time should you review ptt response to meds
4-6 weeks
if after 4-6 weeks of anxiety treatment there is a partial response you should?
continue treatment, monitor progress and effects
if after 4-6 weeks of anxiety treatment there is no response or deterioration you should?
check adherence and review therapeutic engagement
rule out medication related effects as cause of current symptoms
review treatment foals and expectations
check treatment provided was consistent with guidelines
what SSRIs can be used for PDA, GAD, SAD
escitalopram
paroxetine
sertraline
dosage of escitalopram
10-20mg
dosage of paroxetine
20-50 mg
dosage of sertaline
50-150mg
what SNRI can be used for PDA, GAD, SAD and what is the dosage
75-225mg
what class of drug is pregabalin
calcium modulator
what is the MOA of pregabalin
binding presynaptically to the alpha2 and delta of voltage gated calcium channels (same as target)
what are the adverse effects of pregabalin
vertigo, dizziness, balance disorder, incoordination, ataxia, blurred vision
what class of drug is buspirone
azapirone
what is pregabalin used for
anxiety
what is busipirone used for
anxiety
