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SSRI Flashcards

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SSRI drugs

A

Flouxetine
Paroxetine
Sertaline
Citalopram

“Flashbacks paralyze senior citizens”

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SSRI MOA

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serotonine reuptake inhibitor

Normally takes 4-8 wks for antidepressant to take effect

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Clinical use

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Depression,
GAD,
Panic disorder,
OCD,
Bulimina,
Social phobias,
PTSD
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Toxicity

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Fewer than TCA:
GI distress
Sexual dysfunction (anorgasmia, low libido)
Serotonin syndrome

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Serotonin syndrome

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Can be caused by anything that increases serotonin
(MAO, SNRI, TCAs)

Hyperthermia, 
Confusion,
Myoclonus,
CV collapse
Flushing,
Diarrhea,
Seizure

Tx: cyproheptadine (5HT2 receptor antagonist)

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