Antidepressants

Question 1

Celexa

Answer 1

Generic Name: Citalopram
Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 2

Lexapro

Answer 2

Generic Name: Escitalopram
Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with meds that increase QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 3

Prozac

Answer 3

Generic Name: Fluoxetine
Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Has a higher incidence of insomnia; Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 4

Paxil

Answer 4

Generic Name: Paroxetine
Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc); Has a higher incidence of drowsiness and weight gain
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 5

Zoloft

Answer 5

Generic Name: Sertraline
Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with meds that increase the QT interval (amiodarone, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 6

Pristiq

Answer 6

Generic Name: Desvenlafaxine
Class: Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Indications: Depression
Special Considerations: May cause excessive sweating
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 7

Cymbalta

Answer 7

Generic Name: Duloxetine
Class: Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Sprinkle dosage form should be sprinkled over cool applesauce
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 8

Effexor

Answer 8

Generic Name: Venlafaxine
Class: Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Both IR and ER dosage forms should be taken with food; May cause excessive sweating
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 9

Elavil

Answer 9

Generic Name: Amitriptyline
Class: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression; Insomnia
Special Considerations: May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 10

Norpramin

Answer 10

Generic Name: Desipramine
Class: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 11

Sinequan

Answer 11

Generic Name: Doxepin
Class: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression; Insomnia
Special Considerations: High alert med; May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 12

Tofranil

Answer 12

Generic Name: Imipramine
Class: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 13

Pamelor

Answer 13

Generic Name: Nortriptyline
Class: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: May cause blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 14

Nardil

Answer 14

Generic Name: Phenelzine
Class: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Indications: Anxiety; Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with many drug classes (opioids, SSRIs, SNRIs, etc) and tyramine-containing foods (aged cheeses, wine, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 15

Eldepryl

Answer 15

Generic Name: Selegiline
Class: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Indications: Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with many drug classes (opioids, SSRIs, SNRIs, etc) and tyramine-containing foods (aged cheeses, wine, etc)
Dosage Forms: Topical

Question 16

Wellbutrin

Answer 16

Generic Name: Bupropion
Class: Misc. Antidepressants
Indications: Depression
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with anorexia or seizure disorders; May cause insomnia and weight loss
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 17

Remeron

Answer 17

Generic Name: Mirtazipine
Class: Misc. Antidepressants
Indications: Depression
Special Considerations: Interacts with meds that increase QT interval (amiodarone, etc); May cause drowsiness and weight gain
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 18

Desyrel

Answer 18

Generic Name: Trazadone
Class: Misc. Antidepressants
Indications: Anxiety; Depression; Insomnia
Special Considerations: 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
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 19

Trintellix

Answer 19

Generic Name: Vortioxetine
Class: Misc. Antidepressants
Indications: Depression
Special Considerations: May cause diarrhea
Dosage Forms: Oral solid