SSRIs Flashcards
1
Q
Citalopram (g)
A
Celexa (b)
2
Q
Escitalopram (g)
A
Lexapro (b)
3
Q
Fluoxetine (g)
A
Prozac (b)
4
Q
Paroxetine (g)
A
Paxil (b)
5
Q
Sertraline (g)
A
Zoloft (b)
6
Q
Vortioxetine (g)
A
Trintellix (b)
7
Q
MOA
A
prevent the reuptake and maintaining the level of serotonin in the neuronal synapse
8
Q
common adverse effects
A
sexual dysfunction
fatigue and insomnia
dry mouth
headache
9
Q
rare adverse effects
A
hyponatremia
bleeding (additive risk with anticoagulants)
serotonin syndrome
10
Q
counseling pts
A
takes 1-2 weeks to feel a benefit and 6-8 weeks for full effect on mood
do not stop abruptly, taper off
