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antidepressant/anxiolytic/seizure drug classes
drug classes
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Medical
Graduate
03/27/2011

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Term
fluoxetine
Definition
ssri
Term
sertraline
Definition
ssri
Term
paroxetine
Definition
ssri
Term
fluvoxamine
Definition
ssri
Term
citalopram
Definition
ssri
Term
escitalopram
Definition
ssri
Term
venlafaxine
Definition
snri
Term
duloxetine
Definition
snri
Term
bupropion
Definition
ndri
Term
atomoxetine
Definition
nri
Term
nefazadone
Definition
sari
Term
trazodone
Definition
sari
Term
mirtazapine
Definition
NaSSa
Term
amitriptyline
Definition
tca
Term
nortriptyline
Definition
tca
Term
imipramine
Definition
tca
Term
desipramine
Definition
tca
Term
clomipramine
Definition
tca
Term
doxepin
Definition
tca
Term
amoxapine
Definition
tca
Term
what do TCAs do
Definition
block reuptake of NA and 5HT. they also have anticholinergic effects

tri-c's: convulsions, coma, cardiotoxicity (arrythmias). treat with NaHCO3 for cardiotoxicity
Term
Noradrenergic specific reuptake side effects
Definition
tremors
tachycardia
sweating
insomnia
erectile and ejaculatory problems
Term
dopaminergic reuptake inhibition side effects
Definition
psychomotor activation
aggravation of psychosis
Term
5HT reuptake inhibition side effects
Definition
GI distress
nausea
headache
nervousness
akathisia
sexual side effects
anorexia
Term
muscarinic antagonism side effects
Definition
blurred vision
dry mouth
impaired memory
constipation
urinary retention
Term
alpha andrenergic antagonism side effects
Definition
orthostatic hypotension, dizziness
reflex tachycardia
Term
dopaminergic D2 antagonism side effects
Definition
extrapyramidal movement disorders
endocrine changes
sexual dysfunction
Term
5HT2 antagonism side effects
Definition
weight gain (4000)
Term
histaminergic H1 antagonism side effects
Definition
sedation, drowsiness
weight gain
hypotension
Term
use TCAs with
Definition
unipolar depression
anti panic & anxiolytic
chronic pain
insomnia

be careful because the anticholinergic effects and cardiotoxicity! can also cause weight gain

OD is easy, 3-5x daily dose
Term
don't take decongestants, stimulants, demerol (meperidine) or anesthetics with these drugs: interactions can be lethal
Definition
MAOIs
Term
use these drugs for:
depression
anxiety disorders
eating disorders
pmdd
ocd
Definition
SSRIs

they have few side effects: nervousness, insomnia, GI stuff, sexual dysfunction, headaches, myoclonus
Term
bupropion class
Definition
NDRI
Term
this NDRI AD is nice because it has no sexual side effects or weight gain, as well as having possible mood-stabilizing properties

however it has no efficacy in anxiety, and can actually cause it
Definition
bupropion

it can increase seizure risk in bulimic patients
Term
this SARI is sleep enhancing and has BID dosage
Definition
nefazodone
Term
This NaSSA is a potent H1 blocker, has a rapid onset of action, is sleep-enhancing (duh), however causes weight gain, sedation, dry mouth, and constipation
Definition
mirtazapine
Term
these two families of antidepressants can be used as anxiolytics as well
Definition
TCAs and MAOIs

newer ADs are also all effective except bupropion (NDRI)
Term
This anxiolytic is awesome because it has no tolerance issues. It can be used for alcohol withdrawl and works by partial agonism to the 5HT1a receptor
Definition
buspirone
Term
this type of drug is good for social phobias and ptsd
Definition
andrenergic blockers:
propanol, clonidine, prazosin
Term
use these drugs immediately after traumatic event to impact "kindling" phenomenon
Definition
gabapentin and tiagabine
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