NDRIs Flashcards
1
Q
NDRIs
A
mirtazapine and bupropion
2
Q
Bupropion indications
A
MDD, smoking cessation, SAD
3
Q
Bupropion can do what?
A
Lower the seizure threshold, caution in patients with seizure history
4
Q
Bupropion side effects
A
weight loss, loss of appetite
5
Q
Bupropion CIs
A
Don’t use in patients with eating disorders, alcohol use disorder
6
Q
Mirtazapine indication
A
MDD
7
Q
Mirtazapine side effects
A
Sedation, HLD, A LOT of weight gain
8
Q
Mirtazapine can be useful in what patients?
A
Older, frail patients
9
Q
What should you do with mirtazapine in elderly patients
A
Titrate up slowly b/c elderly patients have decreased CL
