Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Flashcards
What are the most commonly used SNRIs ?
Duloxetine, Venlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine, Milnasipran, and Levomilnasipran.
What are the conditions treated using SNRIs ?
- MDD, Anxiety and Neuropathic pain.
What are the specific indication for Duloxetine ?
To treat urinary incontinence and fibromyalgia.
What are the indications of Venlafaxine?
To treat social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, post menopausal hot flashes and PTSD.
What are the side effects of SNRIs?
- Insomnia and sexual dysfunction.
- High BP and headache
- Sweating and Nausea.
What are the most dangerous side effects of SNRIs?
Suicidal ideation in people <25 and serotonin syndrome.
Osmosis link to SNRIs ?
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Serotonin_and_norepinephrine_reuptake_inhibitors?from=/pa/foundational-sciences/pharmacology-and-pharmacotherapeutics/psychiatry-behavioral-science/antidepressants