Antidepressant Drugs 1 (SSRIs) Flashcards
(18 cards)
What type of medication is Citalopram?
Antidepressant, SSRI
Citalopram is also known by the brand name Celexa.
What is a common side effect of Citalopram?
Can cause sexual dysfunctions
What is the brand name for Escitalopram?
Lexapro
Escitalopram is an antidepressant in the SSRI class.
What type of medication is Fluoxetine?
Antidepressant, SSRI
Fluoxetine is commonly known as Prozac.
What is a common side effect of Fluoxetine?
Can cause sexual dysfunctions
What is the brand name for Paroxetine?
Paxil
Paroxetine is an SSRI antidepressant.
What is a common side effect of Paroxetine?
Can cause sexual dysfunctions
What type of medication is Sertraline?
Antidepressant, SSRI
Sertraline is known by the brand name Zoloft.
What is a common side effect of Sertraline?
Can cause sexual dysfunctions
What type of medication is Trazodone?
Antidepressant, SSRI
Trazodone is also known as Desyrel.
What unique mechanism does Trazodone have?
Blocks histamine receptors
What type of medication is Venlafaxine?
Antidepressant, Serotonin, NE reuptake inhibitor
Venlafaxine is marketed under the brand name Effexor XR.
Antidepressant
name: 7
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Trazadone (Desyrel)
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
Other Antidepressants
What is Bupropion also known as?
Wellbutrin, Zyban
Bupropion is classified as an antidepressant.
Other Antidepressants
What type of reuptake does Bupropion weakly inhibit?
NE, E, dopamine
NE refers to norepinephrine, and E refers to epinephrine.
Other Antidepressants
What is Lithium carbonate used to treat?
Bipolar disorder
Lithium carbonate is commonly prescribed for managing mood swings in bipolar disorder.
Other Antidepressants
What does Lithium carbonate alter in the body?
Cation transport
Cations are positively charged ions that play a critical role in various bodily functions.
Other Antidepressants
What pathway does Lithium carbonate decrease?
Phosphatidylinositol pathway
This pathway is involved in cellular signaling and is important for neurotransmitter function.
