Psychiatric Disorders Flashcards
Major Depressive Criterion
2/> Weeks w/Depressed mood most of the day, Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in most activities, Weight loss/gain, Insomnia/Hypersomnia, Agitation, Fatigue, Guilt, No concentration, Suicidal ideation;
Criterion for Manic Episode
1wk - Abnormal and persistent elevated, expansive or irritable mood
3/> Inflated self esteem, decreased need for sleep, Talkative, Flight of ideas, Distractibility, Increased goal directed activity, Excessive risky pleasure
Drugs for Treating Depression
Trycyclic Antidepressants, 2nd Generation or heterocycle, Monoamine oxidase-A inhibitors, SSRIs
-ipramine
TCA
-tyline
TCA
-xetine
SSRI
-opram
SSRI
-azadone
2nd Gen
-apine
2nd Gen
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Shotgun Drug
Blocks reuptake of NE, 5HTT in brain; Causes down regulation of postsynaptic receptors or 2nd messengers
Blocks Ach receptors, Blocks Histamine receptors, Blocks alpha adrenergic receptors, 2nd Generation (block alpha2, 5HT), Local anesthetic (chronic pain)
Tricyclic Antidepressants Indications
Depression (Delayed max action, Full therapeutic activity in 2-3wks); Enurisis - Bed wetting (Decrease REM, Increase deep sleep), Chronic pain (NE-5HT descending pain control or local anesthetic action - Potency based on Lidocaine>Carbamazepine>TCA>SSRI; beta adrenoreceptors in reducing pain, 5HT less involved)
Tricyclic Antidepressants Side Effects
Sedation
Anticholinergic Side Effects (Xerostomia, Constipation, Vagal cardio-inhibitory tone, Urinary retention, Glaucoma, Fail of temp control, Anemia/Memory dysfunction, Cardiotoxicity (Increase catecholamine duration, Direct cardiotoxicity, Orthostatic hypotension), Weight gain, Lower seizure threshold (Including second-gen agents Bupropion), BB Suicidal ideation, Mania
Tricyclic Antidepressants Drug Interactions
Agents with CNS depressing properties (Enhance sedative), NE and sympathomimetics (LA, Elevate BP, BP response to sympathomimetics) Agents substrates for CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 and P-Glycoprotein inhibitors, Many inhibit HERG K+ channels and make inhibitor (Erythromycin) worse, Chance for pQT, Other anticholinergics, Displace drugs from protein binding, Severe reaction in patients with MAO-A inhibitors, Serotonin syndrome
2nd Generation or Heterocycle
Shotgun Drugs
Bupropion (Wellbutrin/Zyban) - DAT
Buproprion
2nd Generation or Heterocycle;
Mild dopamine reuptake transport blocker, Mild block of serotonin receptors, Used to aid smoking cessation, Dry mouth, Overdosing lowers seizure threshold, Abuse potential
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - SSRI
NOT Shotgun Drug
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Selective presynaptic 5HTT reuptake transporter blocked, Increase CNS 5-HT, Less binding NE, Ach, DA receptors, Possible neuroprotective
SSRI Use
Depression, OCD, PMS, Panic attacks, Bulimia Nervosa, Anxiety; Few side effects than TCA - Useful in patients where side effects unacceptable, Not equipotent
Fluoxetine
(Prozac, Sarafem)
All Inhibit P-Glycoprotein
Long half life and Active metabolites, Blocks metabolism of other drugs through P450 mechanism (CYP2D6, CYP2C19 - Lidocaine does CYP3A4)
Other SSRI - Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluvoxamine
All inhibit P-Glycoprotein, Shorter action, Less P450 block
SSRI Side Effects
Nausea, Insomnia, Tremor, Headache, Sexual Side effects, Bleeding, Suicide BB, Serotonin syndrome, Antidepressant withdrawal syndrome, Teratogenicity, Parkinson like side effects;
Dental Side Effects - Mild Xerostomia, Increase jaw clenching and bruxism (Cracked teeth), Onset days-2mo after SSRI, Incidence of motor side effects, Females higher rates, Adolescent and Elders; Decrease platelet serotonin storage and platelet function - Increase bleeding