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What do the symptoms of MDD reflect changes in?

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Norepi
Serotonin (5HT)
Dopamine

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Hospitalization of MDD patients is based on:

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  • Suicide risk
  • Physical state of health
  • Support system
  • Presence of psychotic features
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Treatment phases of MDD

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  1. Acute: lasts 6-8 wks, goal is remission of symptoms
  2. Continuation: lasts 4-9 mos, eliminate residual symptoms and prevent relapse
  3. Maintenance: lasts 12-36 mos, goal is to prevent recurrence
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Response to antidepressants

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  • 65-70% of pts improve
  • Well documented placebo effect
  • ADEs may occur immediately
  • Resolution of symptoms may take 2-4 wks or longer
  • Adherence is essential to success
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Black box warning of antidepressants

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ALL carry warning of increased suicidality risk in 18-24 yo during initial stages of treatment

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How do TCAs work?

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  • Potentiate activity of NE and 5HT via reuptake blockade

- Block M1, a1, H1 receptors

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What can TCAs be used to treat besides depression?

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  • Enuresis
  • Migraines
  • Nausea w/chemo
  • Neuralgia
  • Urticaria
  • OCD
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Which TCAs block 5HT reuptake more than NE reuptake?

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Amitriptyline

Clomipramine

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Which TCAs block NE reuptake more than 5HT reuptake?

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Desipramine

Nortriptyline

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TCA metabolism?

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Hepatic - CYP1A2, 3A4, 2D6

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TCA ADEs

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  • Tachy
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Cardiac rhythm changes
  • Wt gain
  • Sedation
  • Lowers seizure threshold
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Narrow therapeutic index
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How do tertiary amine TCAs compare to secondary amine TCAs?

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  • More pronounced anticholinergic, antihistaminergic, hypotensive effects
  • Avoid in elderly due to postural hypotension, risk of fall, and other CV effects
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TCA contraindications

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  • BPH
  • Closed angle glaucoma
  • Cardiac disease
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Elderly
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TCA drug interactions

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  • Avoid other CYP450 drugs
  • May increase vasopressor response to direct acting sympathomimetics
  • Additive adverse effects w/other agents w/serotonergic, anti-ACh, sedative or hypotensive properties
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Examples of MAOIs

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Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Selegiline transdermal patch

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How do MAOIs work?

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Block metabolism of NE, 5HT, DA via inhibition of MAO enzyme

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Common ADEs of MAOIs

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  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Dizzy
  • Mydriasis
  • Edema
  • Piloerection
  • Tremor
  • Wt gain
  • Insomnia
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Rare ADEs of MAOIs

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Allergic reactions
Hepatic dysfunction
Blood dyscrasias

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Describe hypertensive crisis caused by MAOIs

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  • Occurs after ingestion of tyramine containing foods/drugs
  • Tyramine is metabolized in gut by MAO enzymes (causes release of NE from presynaptic sites)
  • Medical emergency
  • HTN, occipital HA, neck stiffness, diaphoresis
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What MAOI does not require as much dietary restriction?

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Selegiline transdermal patch at 6 mg/24 hrs

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MAOI drug interactions

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  • Drugs that can precipitate HTN crisis (ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine)
  • Serotonin syndrome w/other antidepressants, narcotics
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When is a washout period of 14 days required?

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Switching from one MAOI to another antidepressant

Switching from other antidepressant to an MAOI

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When is a 5 wk washout period required?

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Switching from fluoxetine to an MAOI

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Switching from MAOI to another antidepressant requires a ___ washout period

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14 days

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Switching from fluoxetine to an MAOI requires a ____ washout period
5 week
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SSRI agents:
- Fluoxetine - Sertraline - Paroxetine - Citalopram - Fluvoxamine
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What is Fluvoxamine and what is it FDA approved for?
SSRI | FDA approved ONLY for OCD
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Which SSRI is only approved for OCD use?
Fluvoxamine
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What is 1st line pharm treatment of MDD?
SSRI
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What can SSRIs be used for besides MDD?
- Anxiety disorders (OCD, PTSD, GAD, etc.) - Bulemia - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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Common ADEs of SSRIs
- Nausea - HA - Sleep disturbances - Agitation/anxiety - Sexual dysfunction - Tremor
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Why are SSRIs more favorable than TCAs or MAOIs?
Less sedating and cause less weight gain
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Overdose of SSRIs?
Not lethal
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What is discontinuation syndrome of SSRIs?
- Potential for withdrawal w/abrupt d/c of short acting SSRIs - Vivid dreams/nightmares, tremor, dizzy, crying spells, nausea, poor concentration - Occurs as early as 1-4 days or up to 25 days after d/c - Taper dose slowly over 7-10 days
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How should SSRIs be d/c?
Taper dose slowly over 7-10 days to avoid discontinuation syndrome
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How should most SSRIs be administered?
Recommended morning dosing d/t "energizing" effect
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Which SSRI can be dosed in morning or evening?
Paroxetine (depending on pt response)
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Fluoxetine drug interactions
- 5 wk washout before starting MAOI (2 wk for all other SSRIs) - Potent inhibitor of CYP2D6 - Weak inhibitor of CYP3A4 and 2C9 (phenytoin, warfarin)
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Sertraline drug interactions
Weak inhibitor of CYP2D6 at low doses (becomes more potent at higher doses, but still weaker than fluoxetine and paroxetine)
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Paroxetine drug interactions
Potent inhibitor of CYP2D6
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Citalopram and escitalopram drug interactions
Possible dose dependent inhibition of CYP2D6
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Fluvoxamine drug interactions
- Potent inhibitor of CYP1A2 | - Weak inhibitor of CYP2C9
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What are mixed 5HT/NE reuptake inhibitors?
Venlafaxine Duloxetine Desvenlafaxine
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How does Venlafaxine work?
- Potent 5HT/NE reuptake inhibitor - At lower doses, much higher 5HT reuptake inhibition - Weak DA reuptake inhibitor
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Describe Venlafaxine
- Mixed 5HT/NE reuptake inhibitor for MDD | - XR formulation is considered 1st line agent for MDD
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Metabolism of Venlafaxine
Substantial 1st pass via CYP2D6
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ADEs of Venlafaxine
Similar SE profile to SSRIs
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Venlafaxine drug interactions
- Weak inhibitor of CYP2D6 | - Serotonin syndrome
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How does Duloxetine work? What is it indicated for?
- Balanced reuptake inhibitor of 5HT and NE | - FDA approved for MDD, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia
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Which antidepressant is FDA approved for MDD, diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia?
Duloxetine
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What is Bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
- Potent DA reuptake inhibition | - Very low reuptake inhibition of NE
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Indications for Bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Depression | Smoking cessation
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Which antidepressant is indicated for smoking cessation?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
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Bupropion drug interactions
- Use caution w/drugs known to lower seizure threshold - Use w/MAOI is CONTRAINDICATED - Very low inhibition of CYP2D6
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What is Nefazodone?
- 5HT2 blocker AND reuptake inhibitor | - NOT a 1st line agent for depression
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Nefazodone ADEs
- Black box warning: cases of life threatening hepatic failure - Potent CYP3A4 inhibitor
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Describe Trazodone
- 5HT2 blocker AND reuptake inhibitor - Uncommonly used in depression (d/t ADEs) - Commonly used as sedative - Rare cases of priapism, QTc prolongation
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What is Mirtazapine?
Selective, presynaptic a2 receptor antagonist (enhancement of NE transmission)
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Mirtazapine ADEs
- Sedation - Dry mouth - Constipation - Increased appetite, weight gain
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Mirtazapine drug interactions
- Other sedating agents | - MAOIs
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Rare ADE of Vilazodone
May cause new or worsening cataracts with long term use
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Describe Levomilnacipran
- SNRI (higher selectivity for NE than 5HT) - Primarily excreted by kidneys - Role in treatment of depression is unknown (only studied vs. placebo)
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Describe Vortioxetine
- 5HT reuptake inhibitor and agonist - Role in depression treatment is unknown - MC ADEs: NV, constipation
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St. John's wort in the treatment of depression?
- Found to be safe and effective for mild-mod depression - NOT FDA regulated though - Significant drug interactions (potent CYP3A4 inducer)
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How does ECT work?
- Small current used to induce a seizure - 30-60 secs in duration - Pts are given sedative and paralytic - 6 to 12 treatments (2-3 times per week)
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Indications for ECT?
- High suicide risk - Rapid physical decline - Drug non-response or intolerability - History of prior response to ECT
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Contraindications to ECT?
NO absolute contraindications
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Limitations/ADEs of ECT
- High relapse rate - Impairments in memory and neurocognitive function - Treatment-emergent mania - HA, nausea, muscle aches
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Describe depression in the elderly
- Often mistaken for another disorder (e.g. dementia) - Depressed mood may be less prominent than other symptoms - Increased suicide attempts - Start LOW and go SLOW
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Depression treatment in pregnant/lactating patients
- New evidence for potential resp distress and withdrawal syndrome in neonates whose mothers took SSRIs during pregnancy - ECT can be used safely during pregnancy - Sertraline and paroxetine appear in low concentrations in breast milk
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How is response to antidepressants measured?
1. Non-response: less than 25% decrease in baseline symptoms 2. Partial: 26-49% decrease 3. Partial remission: over 50% decrease 4. Remission: return to baseline functioning
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What is considered an adequate trial of antidepressants?
6-8 weeks at a maximum dosage | up to 12 wks in elderly
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How to prevent relapse with antidepressant treatment?
Continue at full therapeutic dose for 4-9 months after symptom remission (aka continuation therapy)
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When is lifelong maintenance therapy recommended in depression?
Patients with high risk of recurrence (2 or more previous episodes)
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Define treatment resistant depression
Remission not achieved after 2 optimal antidepressant trials (6-8 wks)
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Approaches to treatment resistant depression
1. Switch to another SSRI or antidepressant w/different MOA | 2. Augment w/another antidepressant, Li, T3, atypical antipsychotic, ECT, psychotherapy

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