Ssri Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the brand name of Fluoxetine?
Prozac
Fluoxetine is known for having the longest half-life among SSRIs.
What is the brand name of Paroxetine?
Paxil
Paroxetine is the most sedating SSRI with anticholinergic side effects.
What is the brand name of Sertraline?
Zoloft
Sertraline is best for anxiety and is the safest SSRI during pregnancy.
What is the brand name of Citalopram?
Celexa
Citalopram has a risk of QT prolongation at doses greater than 40 mg.
What is the brand name of Escitalopram?
Lexapro
Escitalopram is considered the clean version of Celexa with the least side effects.
What is the brand name of Fluvoxamine?
Luvox
Fluvoxamine is a specialist for OCD and is not first-line for depression.
What mnemonic can help remember the major SSRIs?
F-P-S-C-E-F
This mnemonic stands for Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluvoxamine.
Which SSRI has the longest half-life?
Fluoxetine
This makes Fluoxetine a good option for patients with non-compliance.
Which SSRI is associated with the worst sexual dysfunction?
Paroxetine
Paroxetine also has risks of weight gain and anticholinergic effects.
Which SSRI should be taken with food to minimize GI side effects?
Sertraline
Sertraline is considered safest for pregnancy.
What is a key risk of Citalopram at doses above 40 mg?
QT prolongation
It is advised to avoid high doses in the elderly.
Which SSRI is known for having a clean side effect profile?
Escitalopram
It is a popular first-line treatment choice.
What makes Fluvoxamine special among SSRIs?
Best for OCD
Fluvoxamine is a strong CYP inhibitor.
Fill in the blank: Paroxetine is the most _______ SSRI.
sedating
True or False: Sertraline is the safest SSRI to use during pregnancy.
True
