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Antidepressants Flashcards

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Fluoxetine

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SSRI

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Sertraline

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SSRI

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Paroxetine

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SSRI

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Citalopram

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SSRI

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Fluvoxamine

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SSRI

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Venflaxamine

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SNRI

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Duloxetine

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SNRI

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Mirtazapine

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Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant

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Trazodone

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SARI

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Amitriptyline

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TCA

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Lofepramine

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TCA

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Clomipramine

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TCA

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Imipramine

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TCA

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Phenelzine

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MAOI (Less commonly used)

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Tranylcypromine

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MAOI (Less commonly used)

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Isocarboxazid

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MAOI (Less commonly used)

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Moclobemide

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RIMA (Less commonly used)

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Bupropion

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Noradrenaline and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (Less commonly used)

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Pramipexole

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Dopamine Agonist (Less commonly used)

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Ropinirole

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Dopamine Agonist (Less commonly used)

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Reboxetine

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Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor (Less commonly used)

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Agomelatine

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Melatonin agonist and serotonin antagonist (Less commonly used)

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Vortioxetine

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Serotonin modulator (Less commonly used)

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Indications for SSRIs

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Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Indications for Mirtazapine
Depression (if sedation/ reduced oral intake desirable)
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Indications for TCAs
Depression Anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Clomipramine) Other: nocturnal enuresis, neuropathic pain, narcolepsy
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Indications for MAOI
Depression (atypical; overeating, hypersomnia, anxiety) Anxiety Disorders Other: Parkinson Disease, migraine prophylaxis, tuberculosis
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Side-Effects of SSRIs
GI Disturbance (Early) Anxiety and Agitation (Early) Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss (Sometimes Weight gain) Insomnia Sweating Sexual Dysfunction
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Contra-indications for SSRIs
Mania Poorly-controlled Epilepsy Prolonged QTc interval (citalopram and escitalopram)
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Side-effects of Mirtazapine
Dry Mouth Headache Dizziness Postural hypotension Tremor Peripheral Oedema
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Contra-indications for Mirtazapine
Mania
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Side-Effects of TCAs
Anticholinergic (Dry Mouth, Constipation, Urinary Retention, Blurred Vision) Adrenergic Receptor Blockade (Postural Hypotension) Histaminergic Receptor Blockade (Weight Gain) Cardiotoxic Effects
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Contra-indications for TCAs
Recent MI Cardiac Arrythmias Acute Porphyria Heart Block Risk of overdose

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