Anti depressants Flashcards
what does SSRI stand for
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Examples of SSRI?
FLUOXETINE , SEREALINE , Citalopram , Escitalopram, Paroxetine
what does SNRI stand for
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reutake Inhibitors
Examples SNRI
Duloxetine , Venalfaxine
What are examples of Tricyclic antidepressants
Imipramine , Nortriptylune , Amitriptyline , Doxepine
What are examples of atypical antidepressants
Bupropion, Mirtazapine , Nefazodone , Trazodone
Nursing implications for Fluoxetine ?
administer in AM in nervous , PM if drowsy , monitor for hyponatremia
What are nursing implications for Sertraline ?
encourage cutting off sugar,
What are MAOIs
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, similar to to Clozapine in that its used as a last resort
Why isn’t MAOI used usually
Because of how it can interact with food such as cheese , pickles, wines
what are examples of MAOIs
Tranylcypromine , Phenelzine , Isocarboxazid , Selegiline (patch)
What are the side effects of Medications
sedation, dizziness, reduced motivation, loss of appetite , insomnia, constipation , increased thirst
When do those side effects occur ?
First month or when the dose increased
