Antidepressants

Question 1

Citalopram

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 1

Celexa
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 2

Escitalopram

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Lexapro
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 3

Fluoxetine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 3

Prozac
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
* Has a higher instance of insomnia

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 4

Paroxetine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 4

Paxil
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
* Has a higher incidence of drowsiness and weight gain

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 5

Sertraline

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 5

Zoloft
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 6

Desvenlafaxine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 6

Pristiq
* May cause excessive sweating

Depression

Oral solid

Question 7

Duloxetine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 7

Cymbalta
* Sprinkle form should be sprinkled over cool (not HOT) applesauce

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid

Question 8

Venlafaxine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 8

Effexor
* Both IR and ER forms should be taken with food
* May cause excessive sweating

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid

Question 9

Amitriptyline

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 9

Elavil
* May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness (higher incidence), and dry mouth

Depression, anxiety, insomnia

Oral solid

Question 10

Desipramine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 10

Norpramin
* May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness (higher incidence), and dry mouth

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid

Question 11

Doxepin

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 11

Sinequan
* High-alert med
* May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness (higher incidence), and dry mouth

Depression, anxiety, insomnia

Oral solid, liquid

Question 12

Imipramine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 12

Tofranil
* May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness (higher incidence), and dry mouth

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 13

Nortriptyline

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 13

Pamelor
* May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness (higher incidence), and dry mouth

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid, liquid

Question 14

Phenelzine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 14

Nardil
* Interacts with many drug classes (opioids, SSRIs, SNRIs, etc) and tyramine-containing foods (aged cheese, wine, etc)

Depression, anxiety

Oral solid

Question 15

Selegiline

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 15

Eldepryl
* Interacts with many drug classes (opioids, SSRIs, SNRIs, etc) and tyramine-containing foods (aged cheese, wine, etc)

Depression

Topical (patch)

Question 16

Bupropion

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 16

Wellbutrin
* Avoid in patients with anorexia or seizure disorders
* May cause insomnia (higher incidence) and weight loss

Depression

Oral solid

Question 17

Mirtazapine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 17

Remeron
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
* May cause drowsiness (higher incidence) and weight gain

Depression

Oral solid

Question 18

Trazodone

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 18

Desyrel
* Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
* May cause drowsiness
* IR form should be taken with food, and ER form on an empty stomach

Depression, anxiety, insomnia

Oral solid

Question 19

Vortioxetine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 19

Trintellix
* May cause diarrhea

Depression

Oral solid