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Schizophrenia & Depression Flashcards

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what APS are generally 1st used for treatment naive schizophrenia

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aripiprazole, risperidone, ziprasidone

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which 2 APS are usually avoided 1st line

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clozapine, olanzapine

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what is used for treatment resistant schizophrenia

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clozapine

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when is clozapine used ASIDE FROM treatment resistant schizophrenia

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earlier use for high suicide risk, severe EPS AEs, or hx of violence/sub abuse

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which 2 APS may need dose increase in pregnancy? why?

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clozapine & olanzapine
changes in CYP1A2

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APS have this general MOA

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antagonism of dopamine

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what are the first generation APS (9)

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chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine, thioridazine, thiothixene, loxapine, molindone, trifluoperazine

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which 3 1st gen APS are a SHORT ACTING injection

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chlorpromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine

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which 2 1st gen APS are a LONG ACTING injectable

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fluphenazine, haloperidol

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APS all have this BBW

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increased mortality in elderly with dementia related psychosis

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high potency APS have a low risk of ___ and a high risk of ___

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low anticholinergic risk
high EPS risk

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low potency APS have a low risk of ___ and a high risk of ___

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low EPS risk
high anticholinergic risk

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which 2 1st gen APS are low potency

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chlorpromazine < thioridazine

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which 2 1st gen APS are highest potency

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haloperidol > fluphenazine

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aside from schizophrenia, chlorpromazine is also used for

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acute psychosis

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aside from schizophrenia, loxapine is also used for

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BPD

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aside from schizophrenia, trifluoperazine is also used for

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anxiety

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aside from schizophrenia, haloperidol is also used for

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tourettes, acute psychosis, hyperactive behavior

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AEs of 1st gen APS

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EPS, QTc prolong, blue gray skin, altered thermoregulation

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AEs of 2nd gen APS

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metabolic syndrome, QTc prolongation, blood dyscrasias, seizure, anticholinergic, sedation

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which 2nd gen APS can also be used for augmentation in MDD?
what BBW does this also give them?

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aripiprazole, brexiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine
BBW suicidality

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which 2nd gen APS are available as SHORT ACTING injection

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olanzapine, ziprasidone

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which 2nd gen APS are available as LONG ACTING injection

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aripiprazole, olanzapine, risperidone, paliperidone

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aside from schizophrenia, aripiprazole is also used for

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BPD, MDD augment, autism sx, tourettes

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aside from schizophrenia, brexiprazole is also used for

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MDD augment, alzheimers dementia agitation

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almost all 2nd gen APS can be used for BPD EXCEPT (4)

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brexiprazole, clozapine, paliperidone, pimavanserin

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aside from schizophrenia, risperidone is also used for

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BPD & autism sx

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pimavanserin is a 2nd gen APS indicated for

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parkinsons psychosis

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AE of aripiprazole

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activating, akathisia, restlessness, impulsivity

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for SL asenapine, do not

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eat or drink for 10 mins

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AE of asenapine

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high QTc risk, skin rxn from patch

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what needs to be monitored for after 1st dose of asenapine

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anaphylaxis risk

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33
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which 2 2nd gen APS have very long half lives

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brexiprazole
cariprazine

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AEs of clozapine

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HIGH METABOLIC RISK, QTc prolong, severe constipation/GI hypomotility, hypersalivation, ANTICHOLINERGIC

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avoid using clozapine with what due to severe sedation

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IM benzo

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36
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BBW for clozapine

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blood dyscrasia, bradycardia, myocarditis, seizure risk at high conc

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what reduces serum clozapine & olanzapine due to 1A2

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smoking

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AEs of iloperidone
which AE is usually avoided?

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orthostatic hypotension, priapism
no prolactin elevation

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AE of lurasidone? in those with dementia/PD/Lewy?

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sedation
neurologic

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40
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avoid using olanzapine with what due to high sedation risk

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IM benzo

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AE of olanzapine

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HIGH METABOLIC RISK, DRESS, QTc, anticholinergic

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BBW for olanzapine LAI

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post injection delirium/sedation syndrome

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43
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olanzapine + samidorphan combo has what risk

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opioid withdrawal

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44
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AE of paliperidone

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QTc risk

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avoid pimavanserin in those with

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renal impairment, conflicting CYPs

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AEs of quetiapine

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metabolic risks, cataract development, anticholinergic, misuse potential

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AEs of risperidone

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prolactin elevation, EPS MORE LIKELY (akathisia)

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AEs of ziprasidone

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DRESS, QTc

49
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is an oral challenge always done before starting a LAI APS?

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yes- detect allergy & know best dose before transition

50
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is oral overlap always used for LAI APS?

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no- only used if coverage needed while LAI kicks in

51
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selective alpha 2 adrenergic agonist used for schizophrenia that needs to be administered by a provider due to BP changes

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dexmedetomidine

52
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how can NMS be treated?

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dopamine agonist

53
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how to treat acute dystonia from APS

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anticholinergics or IM benzo

54
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how to treat pseudo-parkinsonism from APS

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anticholinergics

55
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how to treat akathisia from APS

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B-blockers

56
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how to treat tardive dyskinesia

57
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how does NMS occur? what happens?

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from DA antagonists
onset 1-3 days
muscle rigidity, hyporeflexia, normal pupils, decreased bowel sounds

58
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what are the initial agents used for MDD

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SSRI, SNRI, bupropion, mirtazapine, vortioxetine

59
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how long (minimum) until seeing MDD symptom resolution with treatment

60
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best MDD agents for elderly

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SSRI best, then bupropion or venlafaxine

61
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which 2 MDD agents are approved for younger ages in children

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fluoxetine and escitalopram

62
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what is most commonly used for MDD in pregnancy?
which one cannot be used?

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SSRIs but NOT PAROXETINE

63
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aside from 2nd gen APS, what else can be used for MDD augmentation

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lithium
triiodothyronine

64
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BBW for all antidepressants

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increased risk of suicidality in those up to age 24, especially in early treatment stages

65
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what may be a concern if a MDD agent is working very well in under 2 weeks

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BPD and precipitation of mania/episodes

66
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serious AE causes by serotonin agents with onset <12 hours that causes hyperreflexia, dilated pupils, hyperactive bowel sounds/GI sx, mental changes

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serotonin syndrome

67
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class AEs for SSRIs

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abnormal bleeding, hyponatremia & SIADH, more energy boosting, sexual dysfunction, QTc prolong, serotonin syndrome

68
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most MDD agents may have DDI with which 2 CYPs

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2D6 and 3A4

69
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when d/c SSRI or SNRI, taper to avoid what?
which drug is an exception?

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avoid discontinuation syndrome- electric shock sensations
not fluoxetine- long t1/2

70
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avoid SSRIs in??
modify dose for??

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avoid- GI bleed, on anticoagulation
dose mod- hepatic impairment

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citalopram carries a higher risk of

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QTc prolongation

72
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citalopram has dose limitations for what? (3 things)

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age 60 and older
CYP2C19 interactions
hepatic impairment

73
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which drugs are SSRIs? (6)

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citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline

74
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aside from MDD, escitalopram is also used for

75
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fluoxetine is able to be dosed how often

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once a week

76
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aside from MDD, fluoxetine can also be used for

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OCD, panic, PMDD, bulimia, BPI depress episode

77
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fluvoxamine is primary used for what type of MDD? what else?

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refractory MDD
OCD

78
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AEs of paroxetine

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very sedating, anticholinergic, bone fracture

79
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avoid paroxetine in

80
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aside from MDD paroxetine is also used for

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GAD, OCD, panic, PTSD, PMDD, SAD

81
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aside from MDD, sertraline can also be used for?
what about the capsule?

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OCD, panic, PTSD, PMDD, SAD
capsule- MDD, OCD

82
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which drugs are SNRIs (4)

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venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran

83
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class AEs of SNRIs

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abnormal bleeding, elevated BP, serotonin syndrome, d/c syndrome, more boosting (similar to SSRIs)

84
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how should venlafaxine be administered?
any dose adjustments?

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with food
adjust for renal/hepatic impairment

85
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aside from MDD venlafaxine is also used for

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GAD, panic, social phobia

86
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AE of duloxetine

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urinary retention, less insomnia

87
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avoid use of duloxetine in

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ESRD or hep dysfunction

88
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aside from MDD duloxetine is also used for

89
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which drugs are tricyclic antidepressants (8)

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amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine nortriptyline, maprotiline

90
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which 2 TCAs have an indication other than MDD? what is the indications?

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clomipramine- OCD
doxepin- insomnia

91
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typical off label use for TCAs is

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neuropathic pain among others

92
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class AEs of TCAs

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anticholinergic & CV effects
withdrawal syndrome

93
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what potentially lethal effect can TCAs have

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CV ventricular tachycardia & heart block

94
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avoid use of TCAs in patients with

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cardiac conditions

95
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3 MAOIs used for MDD

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phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline

96
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when are MAOI used for MDD?

97
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how long do you need to wait to use a MAOI after d/c an interacting drug? whats the exceptions?

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4-5 t1/2 of the drug
except fluoxetine 5 weeks & vortioxetine 3 weeks

98
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AEs of MAOIs

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postural hypotension, anticholinergic, serotonin syndrome

99
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DDI with MAOIs? can cause what?

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tyramine foods & sympathomimetics — hypertensive crisis

100
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serotonin modulators used for MDD (5)

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gepirone, nefazodone, trazodone, vilazodone, vortioxetine

101
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gepirone dosing may need alteration for?
what affects absorption?

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high fat meal inc absorption
dose adjust older adults, hep or renal impairment

102
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gepirone has DDI potential for

103
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AE of gepirone

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QTc prolong, serotonin syndrome, MAO washout needed

104
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which 2 AEs occur less in gepirone

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sexual AEs and weight gain

105
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nefazodone has a BBW for

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life threatening hepatic failure

106
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bupropion has what major AE that leads to a CI?

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risk of seizures- CI in seizure disorders

107
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caution using bupropion in patients with

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eating disorders or AUD

108
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AE of mirtazapine

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inc cholesterol, weight gain

109
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NMDA receptor antagonist used for TREATMENT RESISTANT DEPRESSION IN COMBO WITH AN ANTIDEPRESSANT

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esketamine

110
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in order to use esketamine you must

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fail 2 other drugs

111
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AEs of esketamine

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impaired driving ability, sedation, dissociation, cog impairment, elevated BP

112
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esketamine is CI in

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history of aneurysmal vascular disease and intracerebral hemorrhage

113
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esketamine has a BBW for

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sedation, dissociation, abuse/misuse, suicidal thoughts

114
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oral agent used alone or in adjunct for PPD

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zuranolone

115
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how long is zuranolone used for PPD

116
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BBW for zuranolone

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impaired ability to drive or engage in other hazardous activity for at least 12 hours after admin

117
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continuous IV infusion over 60 hours used for PPD

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brexanolone

118
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AEs of brexanolone

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hypoxia, excessive sedation

119
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brexanolone BBW

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excessive sedation
sudden loss of consciousness

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