Psych Meds Flashcards
What are anesthetic considerations w/ SSRIs?
- inhibit CP450 system (inc plasma levels of other drugs)
- inhibit platelet aggregation (inc risk of bleeding)
- serotonin syndrome (confusion, ataxia, fever, shivering, diaphoresis, muscle rigidity, hyperreflexia)
What is the MOA for SSRIs?
all block reuptake of serotonin
newer drugs also block NE and/or DOPA
What do SSRI’s treat?
mild-mod depression, OCD, PTSD, panic/social disorders
Which antidepressants are favorable and why?
SSRIs are safest
min effects on BP, CV, sz threshold
What do TCA’s treat?
depression chronic pain (inhibits overactive inflammatory response)
What other drugs are TCAs similar to?
LA’s and phenothiazines
What is the MOA of TCAs?
block reuptake of serotonin and/or NE presynaptically
Whats the diff b/n tertiary and secondary amines of TCAs?
tertiary - blocks serotonin/NE reuptake
secondar - blocks NE reuptake only
What is the e1/2t for TCAs?
long 10-80 hours
What drugs should be avoided w/ TCAs?
MAOIs can cause CNS tonxicity w/ TCAs
hyperthermia, seizure, coma
What effect does TCAs have on sympathomimetics ? How would you dose sympathomimetics w/ TCAs on board?
- makes them unpredictable
- indirect acting - exaggerated response d/t lots of NE
- acute trx - more dramatic response d/t lots of NE
- chronic tx - desensitized receptors
- LOWER DOSES!!! or use potent direct acting
How do TCAs affect:
- inhaled anesthetics
- opioids
- barbituates
- anticholinergics
- may need higher MAC (d/t inc catecholamines)
- decrease opioid dose (d/t CNS affects?)
- decrease barbituate dose (CNS affects?)
- may have central anticholinergic syndrome (toxicity) treat w/ physostigmine
W/ TCAs is it better to use atropine or glycopyrrulate for trx? Why?
glyco because it does not cross BBB
What happens w/ overdose of TCAs?
- fatal myocardial pression
- or fatal ventricular dysrhythmias
Sx: agitation, excitement/delirium, seizures –> to coma, resp depression, dysrhythmias, sudden death, anticholinergic effects
How do you treat overdose for TCAs?
vent support
manage CNS/CV toxicity
How do you discontinue TCAs?
wean to prevent withdrawal
What are MAOs?
enzyme system in mitoch membrane that metabolizes monoamines = DOPA, Sero, Epi, NE
What is the MOA for MAO inhibitors?
drug forms complex w/ MAO enzyme resulting in inc NTs
Why are MAOI’s not often used?
- s/e
- lethal OD
- difficult dosing
- diet restrictions
What does MAO A enzyme degrade? MAO B?
A - sero/NE/Epi, (tyramines)
B - phenylethylamine, DOPA
Which psych meds have active metabolites?
TCAs (long e/12t = 10-80 hrss)
What is the most common s/e of MAOIs?
-ortho hypotension (especially in elderly!!!)
What type of diet do MAOIs need and why?
- tyramine free diet
- tyramine + inhibited breakdown of monamines = massive catecholamines = HTN crisis, hyperpyrexia, CVA
What foods are part of the MAOI diet restriction?
-cheese, wine, liver, fava beans, avocado, cured meats
What drugs do MAOIs interact with?
- cold/allergy
- nasal decongestant
- opioids
- sympathomimetics
- TCAs, SSRIs
What opioid cannot be used w/ MAOI? Why
demerol!! causes: excitatory respone (type I) - agitation, muscle rigidity, hyperpyrexia depressive response (type II) - hypotension, resp depression, coma
Which sympathomimetic cannot be given w/ MAOIs?
- ephedrine!!
- use direct acting only and dec dose by 1/3 and titrate
How do MAOIs affect MAC?
may need higher MAC w/ gases
What happens w/ OD of MAOIs?
excessive SNS discharge - tachycardia, hyperthermia, mydriasis, seizure –> coma
minimize SNS stimulation or hypotension during anesthetic care
What is the MOA of anxiolytics?
-enhance GABA