Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Flashcards
1
Q
SSRIs usually end in…
A
-ine or -am
2
Q
SSRIs mechanism of action…
A
block the reuptake of serotonin
3
Q
citalopram
A
Brand name: Celexa
Dosage Forms: Tablet, liquid
Dosage: 20-40 mg PO q AM
4
Q
q AM
A
every morning
5
Q
escitalopram
A
Brand name: Lexapro
Dosage forms: tablet
Dosage: 10 mg PO q am
6
Q
fluoxetine
A
Brand name: Prozac
Dosage forms: Capsule, liquid
Dosage: 20-80 mg PO q AM
7
Q
fluvoxamine
A
Brand name: Luvox
Dosage forms: Tablet
Dosage: 50 mg PO q hs
8
Q
PO q hs
A
By mouth every bedtime
9
Q
paroxetine
A
Brand name: Paxil
Dosage Form: Tablet
Dosage: 20-50 mg PO q AM
10
Q
sertraline
A
Brand name: Zoloft
Dosage Form: Tablet
Dosage: 50 mg PO q AM
