SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) Flashcards
1
Q
MOA of SSRI?
A
selectively inhibit reuptake of 5HT (serotonin) from the synaptic cleft
2
Q
side effects of SSRI?
A
- nausea
- headache
- worsened anxiety
- transient increase in self harm
- sweating
- vivid dreams
- sexual dysfunction
- hyponatraemia (elderly)
- discontinuation effects
3
Q
examples of SSRI?
A
- fluoxetine
- citalopram/ escitalopram
- sertraline
- paroxetine
