Ssris/snris Flashcards
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Examples ssri
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Celexa- citalopram
Lexapro-escitalopram
Prozac-fluoxetine. Paxil -Paroxetine. Zoloft-Sertraline.
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What are SSRIs for
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Depression Anxiety OCD PTSD Panic attacks Bulimia
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What are SNRIs
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Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibit
Antidepressant
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Snri example
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Effexor-venlafaxine
Pristiq
Duloxetine-cymbalta
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What does ssri stand for
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Select serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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Ssri Method of action
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Increase serotonin by inhibit reuptake
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SNRI moa
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Inhibit serotonin and NE reuptake. Differs from ssri because it acts on NE too.
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What are SNRI for
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Depression Anxiety Social anxiety Panic Fibromyalgia
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Who/What should not be taken with SNRI
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Heart disease patients
Any other anti depressant especially MAOIs (can cause coma)