Psychiatric drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What is first line for treating depression?
A
SSRI e.g. fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine
2
Q
What is second line for treating depression?
A
Mirtazapine or moclobemide (MAOI) or lofepramine (TCA) or reboxetine (SNRI)
3
Q
What is used first line in schizophrenia?
A
Second generation antipsychotics e.g. aripiprazole, quetiapine, olanzapine
4
Q
What is used first line in bipolar disorder?
A
Lithium and quetiapine or aripiprazole