misc Flashcards
struggling to gain weight and sleep, what anti depressant?
mitrazipine
what drug type is mirtazipine?
NASSA
what do people taking mirtazipine crave?
carbohydrates
which anti depressants can cause QT prolongation ?
tri cyclics
two examples of MAOI?
meclobomide and phenelzine
when are MAOIs good?
atypical depression
what do patients on MAOIs need to be off for weeks before starting?
TCA and SSRI as they interact
side effects of MAOIs?
diziness, postural hypotension and anti cholinergic effects
what foods do you need to avoid on MAOIs ?
cheese, red wine and soy as dietary tyramine breakdown is prevented
general plan of depression treatment ?
first line is SSRI
if unsuccessful, increase the dose then try another
if this is unsuccessul, switch to an alternative
why do you avoid SSRIs in the elderly?
hyponatraemia and falls risk
symptoms of mania and depression are seen in the same day?
mixed affective state
