SNRIs

Question 1

name the 2

Answer 1

dulox
venlafax

Question 2

duloxetine is also used 2nd line if 3 months supervised pelvic floor muscle training has been ineffective for the following type of incontinence

Answer 2

stress

Question 3

how do they work

Answer 3

serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake

Question 4

venlafaxine is contrainidcated (1)

Answer 4

uncontrolled hypertension

Question 5

venlafaxine is associated with….

Answer 5

higher risk withdrawal effects comapred to others

Question 6

most common features of withdrawal if venlafaxine is stopped aruptly or dose reduced markedly

Answer 6

Gastro-intestinal disturbances, headache, anxiety, dizziness, paraesthesia, tremor, sleep disturbances, and sweating

reduce dose over several weeks

Question 7

duloxetine is used for … neurpathy

Answer 7

diabetic

Question 8

duloxetine - how to reduce dose and what are features of abrupt withdrawal or marked reduction of dose

Answer 8

Nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, dizziness, paraesthesia, sleep disturbances, and tremor are the most common features of abrupt withdrawal or marked reduction of the dose; dose should be reduced over at least 1–2 weeks.