Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Flashcards

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What are the most commonly used SNRIs ?

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Duloxetine, Venlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine, Milnasipran, and Levomilnasipran.

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What are the conditions treated using SNRIs ?

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  • MDD, Anxiety and Neuropathic pain.
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What are the specific indication for Duloxetine ?

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To treat urinary incontinence and fibromyalgia.

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What are the indications of Venlafaxine?

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To treat social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, post menopausal hot flashes and PTSD.

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What are the side effects of SNRIs?

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  • Insomnia and sexual dysfunction.
  • High BP and headache
  • Sweating and Nausea.
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What are the most dangerous side effects of SNRIs?

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Suicidal ideation in people <25 and serotonin syndrome.

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Osmosis link to SNRIs ?

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https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Serotonin_and_norepinephrine_reuptake_inhibitors?from=/pa/foundational-sciences/pharmacology-and-pharmacotherapeutics/psychiatry-behavioral-science/antidepressants

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