SSRI’S Flashcards

1
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Ssri’s

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Selectively reuptate serotonin in the synaptic space. Thereby intensify the effects of serotonin

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2
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Ssri’s

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First line of pharmacological treatment for depression - months to show benefit months to show full therapeutic effect

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3
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Ssri’s

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May increase the level of energy before mood.

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4
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Ssri’s side effects

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, headache, sexual dysfunction (erectile disfunction ,sexual desire, difficulty reaching orgasm)

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5
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Ssri increase the risk for bleeding if they are taken with what medication?

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NSAID’s, aspirin, warfarin, and other blood thinners

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6
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Ssri’s approved by FDA to treat
depression?

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7
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CITALOPRAN

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CELEXA

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8
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ESCITALOPRAM

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LEXAPRO

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9
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FLUOXETINE

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PROZAC

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10
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PAROXETINE

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PAXIL - PEXEBA

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11
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SERTRALINE

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ZOLOFT

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12
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SNRI’S

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Selectively block the uptake ofNOREPINEPHRINE and SERATONIN, intensifying the effect of neurotransmitters

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13
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WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SNRI’S?

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Nausea, sweating, insomnia, tremors, sexual dysfunction

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14
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SNRI’S approved by the FDA

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15
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DESVENLAFAXINE

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PRISTIQ

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16
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DULOXETINE

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CYMBALTA (also used for anxiety and chronic pain)

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17
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LEVOMILNACIPRAN

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FETZIMA

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18
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VENLAFAXINE

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EFFEXOR XR- also approved to treat certain anxiety and panic disorders

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19
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ATYPICAL ANTIDEPRESSANTS

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Change levels of 1 or more neurotransmitters.
Dopamine
SERATONIN
Norepinephrine

20
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ATYPICAL ANTIDEPRESSANTS APPROVED BY THE FDA

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21
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BUPROPION.

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Low risk for sexual dysfunctions, and weight gain, lower threshold of seizures. Not recommended for ppl with history of head injury , seizure or eating disorder-

Wellbutrin SR,
-Wellbutrin XL
- Nefazodone
-Trazodone

22
Q

VILAZODONE

A

Viibryd

23
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VORTIOXETINE

A

Trintellix

24
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MIRTAZAPINE

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Increases appetite
—Beneficial for those with low intake
-weight gain
- fatigue
-elevated cholesterol

25
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TRAZODONE

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In combination with SSRI treats insomnia, side effects of sedation are rare( prolonged erection of penis)

26
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TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS - TCAs

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27
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Adverse effects of TCA’S

A

Anticholinergic effects
-orthostatic hypotansion
-sedation
-arrhythmia
-tachycardia
Lethal toxicity - OD
- Excessive sweating
-Increase appetite/ weight gain
- Sexual dysfunction

28
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TCA’S are CONTRAINDICATED/ PRECAUTIONS for:

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  • Seizure disorder
    -CAD
    -Diabetes
  • Urinary retention
    -HIGHLY TOXIC, ASSESS OD
  • MAY INCREASE SUICIDE RISK
29
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TCA’S approved by the FDA

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30
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AMYTRIPTYLINE

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31
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AMOXAPINE

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32
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DESIPRAMINE

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NORPRAMIN

33
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DOXEPIN

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34
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NORTRIPTYLINE

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Pamelor

35
Q

TCA’S treat……

A

-Depression
- OCD
- Anxiety
- Neuropathy

36
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WHEN TO TAKE TCA’S ?

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At bed time because of drowsiness

37
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TCA’S that cause weight gain

A

-amitryptyline
-doxepin
-I I-famine
-trimipramine

38
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WHAT TCA’S ARE MORE TOLERATED

A

-NORTRYPTYLINE
-DESIPRAMINE

39
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MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS (MAOI’s)

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Increases :

Norepinephrine
-dopamin
-SERATONIN

40
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WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR MAOI’s

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Hypertensive crisis
-Orthostatic Hypotension
- Require a 14 day washout

41
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TCA’S interactions and contraindications

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-SSRI’s
-TCA’S
-SSRI’s
-OTC decongestants
-Antihypertensive
- Amphetamines and caffeine
- HF and CVD
- Renal disease, pheochromocytoma, irregular secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
- IncreasesBP, palpitations and HA

42
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MAOI’S APPROVED BY THE FDA

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43
Q

ISOCARBOXACID

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MARPLAN

44
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PHENELZINE

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Nardil

45
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SELEGILINE

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Emsam

46
Q

TRANYLCYPROMINE

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PARNATE

47
Q

ALL ANTIDEPRESSANTS CARRY A BLACK BOX WARNING FOR INCREASE RISK OF SUICIDE IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS SPECIALLY THE FIRST FEW WEEKS AFTER STARING , OR WHEN THE DOSE HAS CHANGED.

A