Psychiatry medications Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of SSRI’s
A
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Sertraline
2
Q
Which SSRI is preferred in patients in patients post MI?
A
Sertraline
3
Q
How do SSRI’s work?
A
Inhibit reuptake of 5-HT
Increases synaptic 5-HT- desensitises 5-HT receptors
4
Q
Side effects of SSRI’s
A
Sexual dysfunction
GI effects
Short termanxiety
5
Q
What patients should citalopram not be given to?
A
Long QT interval
6
Q
Which medications can SSRI’s interact with?
A
NSAIDs
Warfarin/Heparin
Aspirin
5-HT inhibitors (triptans)
7
Q
How do TCA’s work?
A
Inhibit pre-synaptic reuptake of noradrenaline, serotonin & dopamine
8
Q
Side effects of TCA’s
A
Constipation
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Postural hypotension
9
Q
What does MAO-A metabolise?
A
Noradrenaine
5-HT
Tyramine
10
Q
What does MAO-B metabolise?
A
Dopamine
Tyramine
Phenylethamine
