DSM-5 criteria Flashcards
(54 cards)
Criteria for depression
Mood - depressed
Sleep - increased/decreased
Interest/pleasure - diminished
Guilt or feeling of worthlessness
Energy - decreased
Concentration - decreased
Appetite - increased/decreased
Pyschomotor agitation or retardation
Suicidal Ideation
M SIG E CAPS
Why is it important to rule out Bipolar before starting antidepressants
could induce mania or rapid cyclying
Drugs that can worsen depression
Atomoxetine
Indomethacin
Efavirenz
Rilpivirine
Beta blockers
Hormonal Contraceptives
Anabolic steroids
Benzodiazepines
systemic steroids
Interferons
Varenicline
Ethanol
How long should antidepressants be given to work
4-8 wks
Medication that increase serotonin syndrome
SSRI
SNRI
TCAs
Fentanyl
methadone
lithium
tramadol
buspirone
triptans
St Johns wort
Serotonin syndrome symptoms
severe nausea
dizziness
HA
diarrhea
agitation
tachycardia
hallucinations
What should be done to when stopping antidepressants
taper over several weeks
What SSRI self tapers
Fluoxetine because of long half life
What drugs are used to augment with antidepressants
Buspirone
Low dose atypical antipsychotic
abilify
olanzapine + fluoxetine
Seroquel XR
brexpiprazole
Esketamine
Lithium
What antidepressants can be used initially for pregancy
SSRI
Postpartum drugs that are preferred to be used
SSRI
TCAs
What SSRI shoudl not be used in pregancy
paroxetine
What TCA should not be used for postpartum depression
doxepin
SSRI MOA
increase 5-HT
Celexa
citalopram
lexapro
escitalopram
prozac
fluoxetine
Sarafem
fluoxetine
Paroxetine
paxil
sertraline
zoloft
max dosing celexa
40mg/ day
celexa dosing
20-40mg
Lexapro max dosing
20mg/day
celexa max dosing > 60yrs
20mg/day