Psychiatric drugs Flashcards

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What is first line for treating depression?

A

SSRI e.g. fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine

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What is second line for treating depression?

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Mirtazapine or moclobemide (MAOI) or lofepramine (TCA) or reboxetine (SNRI)

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What is used first line in schizophrenia?

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Second generation antipsychotics e.g. aripiprazole, quetiapine, olanzapine

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What is used first line in bipolar disorder?

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Lithium and quetiapine or aripiprazole

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