Psych Drugs Exam 3 Flashcards
Benzo MOA
-Used for anxiety disorders
-Enhances GABA producing inhibitory effects
-GABA receptor agonist
-Rapid relief of anxiety
Benzo SE
-CNS depression
-Anterograde amnesia
-Acute toxicity: Lethargy, confusion , resp depression, cardiac or resp arrest
-Paradoxical response: Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, excitation, rage
-Withdrawal: Anxiety, insomnia, diaphoresis, tremors lightheadedness
Benzo contra-indications
-Schedule IV controlled substance, risk of dependence: preferred in the short term
-Contraindicated in pt with sleep apnea, resp depression, glaucoma
-Caution in pt with liver disease, mental illness and substance use disorder
-Interacts with CNS depressants: alc, opiods –> resp depression
What do you take benzos for
-Generalized anxiety disorder
-Panic disorder
-Seizure disorder
-Insomnia
-Muscle spasms
-Alc withdrawal
-Anesthesia induction
-Amnesic before surgery
Alprazolam (XANAX)
Benzo
Diazepam (Valium)
Benzo
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Benzo
Clonazepam (Klonpin)
Benzo
SSRI
-Inhibits serotonin reuptake, making its effects more pronounced
-More serotonin in the receptor the greater the effect
SSRI SE
-Take in morning for minimizing sleep disturbances
-Sexual dysfunction (Decreased libido)
-CNS stimulation (Anxiety, insomnia, agitation weight loss (early) and gain (late)
-Rash
-Hyponatremia
-Sleepiness
-Faintness, lightheadedness
-GI bleeding
-Brixism
-Alopecia
SEROTONIN SYNDROME (2-72 hr after initial treatment)
-Withdrawal: headache,N+V visual disturbances, anxiety, dizziness tremors
SSRI contraindications
-Pregnancy (birth defects, newborn pulmonary htn)
-Contraindicated with MAOIs and TCA, St john wort, tramdol –> setatonin syndrome
-Caution with liver, renal, cardiac dysfunction, seizures, diaberes, ulcers, GI bleeding, Alc
-Can caused prolonged QT interval in cardiac pt
-Caused increased risk for bleeding in antiplt therapy
-Lithium and TCA can increase in level
What is SSRI for
-MDD
-GAD, Panic disorders
-OCD
-PTSD
-Social anxiety
-Bulimia nervosa
-Premenstrual dysphoric disorders
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
SSRI
-Specifically: Panic, OCD
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI
Citalopram (Celexa)
SSRI
Sertraline (Zoloft)
SSRI
-Specifically: Panic, ocd, SAD, PTSD
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
SSRI
-Specifically: GAD, OCD
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
SSRI
-Specifically: SAD, OCD
SNRI(SSNRI) MOA
Inhibits the reuptake of Norepi and serotonin, leading to greater effects
-More time in the receptor more effect
SNRI(SSNRI) SE
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea,
Dry mouth, yawning
Anxiety
Tremors
Tachycardia
Vision changes
Diaphoresis
Suicidal ideation
HTN
Chest Pain
Weight changes
Rash
Ecchymosis
SNRI(SSNRI) contraindications
-Hypersensitivity to serotonin drugs, use with MAOI drugs
-Risk of serotonin syndrome
-Dont drink alc with it
SNRI (SSNRI) Interactions
-Antiplt therapy can increase risk of bleeding
-Lithium and TCA levels can increase with use
-Use with other serotonin drugs, (MAOI), lithium, St john wort –> serotonin syndrome
SNRI (SSNRI) notes
- Dont take with alc
-Take with food and water
-Dont stop suddenly, withdrawal
-May affect glycemic control
-May cause neonatal substances
Venlafaxine
-Effexor (Brand name)
-SSNRI (SNRI)
Desvenlafaxine
(Pristiq)
-SSNRI (SNRI)
-May cause GI bleed, increased cholesterol levels
Duloxetine
Cymbalta (Brand name)
-SSNRI (SNRI)
-May cause hypoglycemia, orthostatic hypotension within the first week of use
-Pt with liver disease or drink excessive alc shouldnt use
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban): MOA
-Inhibit dopamine reuptake (Supposedly)
Atypical antidepressants: SE
Headache
-Dry mouth
-GI distress
-Tachycardia
-Nausea
-Restlessness
-Insomnia
-Loss of appetite, weight loss
-Seizures
-HTN
Atypical antidepressants: Contraindications
MAOI, Seizures, eating disorders
Atypical antidepressants: Interactions
MAOI: Toxicity, need to wait 2 weeks after stopping to avoid
-Suicidal ideation in children, adolescence that have depression or other psyche disorders
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
-Inhibits dopamine reuptake
-Atypical antidepressant
-Also used for smoking cessation
Trazodone
-Desyrel (Brand name)
-Inhibits reuptake of NE and Serotonin
-Need to report flu like S+S
Mirtazapine
-Remeron (Brand name)
-Atypical antidepressant
-Increases release of NE and serotonin
-Used for sleep in low doses
-Need to report flu like S+S
TCA MOA
-Inhibit reuptake of Serotonin and NE intensifying effects
TCA; SE
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Sedation
-Decreased seizure threshold
-Diaphoresis
-Anticholinergic effects
-Toxicity: cholinergic blockage, cardi tox, dysrhythmias
Contraindicatons TCA
-Preg
-Suicide risk pt, Risk of toxicity
-Seizures
Caution TCA
-CAD, diabetes, liver, kidney or resp disorders
-Urinary retention or obstruction
-Angle closure glaucoma
-BPH
-Hyperthyroidism