SBM: Pharmacology & therapeutics - Psychiatry

Question 1

What are the indication for SSRIs?

Answer 1

Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Anxiety disorders

Question 2

What type of drug is Fluoxtine, and what can it be used for?

Answer 2

SRRI.

Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Anxiety disorders

Question 3

What type of drug is Paroxetine, and what can it be used for?

Answer 3

SRRI.

Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Anxiety disorders

Question 4

What type of drug is Sertraline, and what can it be used for?

Answer 4

SRRI.

Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Anxiety disorders

Question 5

What type of drug is Citolopram, and what can it be used for?

Answer 5

SRRI.

Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Anxiety disorders

Question 6

What are the similarities between the SSRIs?

Answer 6

Indication, Mechanism, Efficacy, Delayed onset, Safe in oversdose

Question 7

what are the differences between the SSRIs?

Answer 7

Half life, Discontinuation syndrome, S/E,

Question 8

What is the half life of paroxetine?

Answer 8

20hours

Question 9

What is the half life of fluoxetine?

Answer 9

2-4days

Question 10

What is discontinuation syndrome?

Answer 10

abupt cesation of SSRIs

Question 11

What are the symtoms of Discontinuation syndrome?

Answer 11

Agitation, anxiety, dizziness, balance problems, nausea, diarrhoea, flu like symptoms

Question 12

how would you treat discontinuation syndrome/

Answer 12

reassure, reintroduce drug and taper withdrawal.