Psychiatric Flashcards
Do Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) increase or decrease Serotonin (5-HT)?
Increase Serotonin (5-HT)
What is the main contraindication of SSRIs?
Concurrent use with MAO Inhibitors
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Warnings?
QT Prolongation, Syndrome of Inappropriate secretion of ADH (SIADH), Hyponatremia (Low Sodium), Bleeding (w/ NSAID, anticoagulant or antiplatelet use).
What is one major risk of SSRI use?
Serotonin Syndrome
What are the main side effects of SSRIs?
Somnolence, Insomnia, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Diaphoresis (dose related), Weakness, Tremor, Dizziness, HA, Sexual (decreased libido).
Citalopram
Celexa
Citalopram Drug Class
SSRI
Citalopram Max Dose
Citalopram Max Dose (elderly)
40mg/day
20mg/day
Escitalopram
Lexapro
Escitalopram Max Dose
Escitalopram Max Dose (Elderly)
20mg/day
10mg/day
Escitalopram Drug Class
SSRI
Fluoxetine
Prozac
Fluoxetine Drug Class
SSRI
Sarafem Use & Generic
PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder) & Fluoxetine
What time of day is it best to take Fluoxetine?
QAM
Does Fluoxetine require a taper? Why or why not?
No, due to it’s long half life.
Why is it recommended to taper SSRIs?
To prevent rebound depression
Paroxetine
Paxil
Paroxetine Drug Class
SSRI
Which SSRI is the most sedating?
Paroxetine
What time of day should Paroxetine be taken?
QPM
Sertraline
Zoloft
Sertraline Drug Class
SSRI
Sertraline is preferred in patients with what comorbidity?
Cardiac Risk
Fluvoxamine
Luvox
Fluvoxamine Drug Class
SSRI
Which SSRI has the most drug interactions?
Fluvoxamine
What time of day should Fluvoxamine be taken, and why?
QPM due to it’s sedating effects.
What SSRI is sometimes used to treat OCD?
Fluvoxamine
What is the major contraindication of SSRI/5HT-1A Partial Agonists?
Concurrent use, or use within 14 days of MAO Inhibitors.
Main Side Effect of SSRI/5HT-1A Partial Agonists
Decreased libido (less sexual se than SSRI or SNRI)
Vilazodone
Viibryd
Vilazodone Drug Class
SSRI/5HT-1A Partial Agonst
Should Vilazodone be taken with or without food? Why or why not?
Take with food; to increases drug absorption
What is the major contraindication of SSRI/5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist/5HT-1A Partial Agonist?
Concurrent use, or use within 14 days of MAO Inhibitors.
Main side effect of SSRI/5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist/5HT-1A Partial Agonist
Decreased libido (less sexual se than SSRI or SNRI)
Vortioxetine
Trintellix
Vortioxetine Drug Class
SSRI/5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist/5HT-1A Partial Agonist
What is the major side effect associated with Vortioxetine?
Constipation
Vortioxetine is contraindicated for use in patients with what comorbidities?
IBS and IBD
What actions should be taken if a patient is on a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor (such as bupropion, fluoxetine, or paroxetine) and adds Vortioxetine as drug therapy?
Decrease the Vortioxetine dose by 50%
What is the major contraindication of Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)?
Concurrent use, or use within 14 days of an MAOI.
What two drug classes have similar side effects?
SSRIs & SNRIs
What specific side effects are associated with SNRIs?
Increased NE, Increased HR, Dilated Pupils, Dry Mouth, Excessive Sweating, Constipation, and Increased BP.
Desvelafaxine
Pristiq
Desvelafaxine Drug Class
SNRI
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
What are the main uses for Duloxetine?
Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Duloxetine Drug Class
SNRI
Venlafaxine
Effexor
Venlafaxine Drug Class
SNRI
What is Venlafaxine used to treat?
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
What is the major side effect associated with Venlafaxine?
QT Prolongation
Which SNRI tends to increase BP to a higher extent?
Venlafaxine
What type of patients are not suited for treatment with SNRIs?
Patients with uncontrolled Hypertension