Pharmacology of depression Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 drug classes used to treat depression?
A
SSRI’s
MAO inhibitors
SNRI’s
2
Q
Which 3 drugs are SSRI’s?
A
Sertraline
Citalopram
Fluoxetine
3
Q
What are the 2 key side effects of SSRI’s?
A
Gastric bleeding
Sexual dysfunction
4
Q
Which drug is an MAO inhibitor used to treat depression?
A
Moclobemide
5
Q
What are the 2 key side effects of moclobemide?
A
Dry mouth
Severe headache
6
Q
What are the 2 key side effects of venlafaxine?
A
Hot flushes
Sexual dysfunction
7
Q
What is the MOA of moclobemide?
A
Inhibits MAO to prevent the breakdown of monamines such as serotonin in CNS
8
Q
Which drug is an SNRI used to treat depression?
A
Venlafaxine
