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05/08/2011

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Term
recurrent depressive episodes with no history of mania
Definition
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Term
at least one manic episode w/ or w/o history of depression. Patients can suffer from suicidal impulse
Definition
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Term
less extreme manifestation of depression experienced over 2 years
Definition
Dysthymia
Term
less extreme manifestation of mania that shifts from hypomania to mild depression for at least 2 years
Definition
Cyclothymia
Term
What does SIGECAPS stand for?
Definition

Suicidal Tendencies

Interest Wanes

Guilt

Energy dec

Concentration dec

Appetite change

Psychomotor retardation

Sleep disruption

Term
What does REDDIRT stand for?
Definition

Mania (Euphoria)


Risky Behavior
Enhanced focus on goals

Distractibility

 

Decreased need for sleep

Inflated self-esteem

Racing thoughts
Talkativeness

Term
Tricyclic Antidepressant Side Effects
Definition

Sedation (antagonism of H1 histamine-R)
Orthostatic Hypotension (alpha 1 vasodilation)

Serotonin Syndrome (tremor, agitation, delirium, rigidity, myoclonus, hyperthermia, seizures, coma)

Anticholinergic Effects- antagonize muscarinic-R. dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia

Cardiotoxicity- block Na+ channels, lethal conduction delays

Term
What kind of drug inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE?
Definition
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Term

  • inhibits 5-HT reuptake
  • used for Childhood Enuresis (bed wetting) in children >= 6 y/o
  • conduction abnormalities when dose over 2.5 mg/kg/day

Definition
Imipramine
Term

  • blocks NE reuptake
  • demethylated metabolite of imipramine
  • safety unestablished

Definition
Desipramine
Term

  • blocks 5-HT reuptake
  • very sedating
  • Polyradiculopathy

Definition
Amitriptyline
Term

blocks NE + 5-HT (SNRI)

little sedation and hypotension

metabolite of amitriptyline

Definition
Nortriptyline
Term

TCA w/ 80 hr 1/2 life
cumulative effects?

 

Definition
Protriptyline
Term

TCA

Depression w/ Anxiety

Definition
Doxepin
Term

relieves symptoms of depression

similar to amitriptyline

Definition
Trimipramine
Term
TCA not indicated for treating depression
Highest risk of seizures and male sexual dysfunction
Definition
Clomipramine
Term
What are two uses of Clomipramine?
Definition
Panic disorder and OCD
Term

 

  • Depression w/ Anxiety
  • has NE, 5-HT and D2 antagonist activity

 

Definition
Amoxapine
Term
What SE does amoxapine have?
Definition

  • Tardive Dyskinesia (presence of involuntary movements)
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - hyperthermia, muscular rigidity, stupor and autonomic dysfunction

Term
What drug targets mainly 5-HT, has a T1/2 of 50hrs and its metabolite has T1/2 of 10 days? It also has a racemic mixture
Definition
Fluoxetine
Term
SSRI w/ a racemic mixture
Definition
Citalopram
Term
S-enantiomer given 1x/day for depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Definition
Escitalopram (SSRI)
Term
SSRI for OCD that might have 50% higher levels in Elderly due to P450 isozyme inhibition
Definition
Fluvoxamine
Term
What happens when you discontinue Paroxetine?
Definition
significant N,V, emotional lability, agitation, inc risk of congenital malformations, heart defects
Term
SSRI that interacts with Pimozide which has a low TI?
Definition
Sertraline
Term
Class Side Effects to SSRIs
Definition

  • BBW- inc suicidality in children and adolescents
  • inc risk of Serotonin Syndrome
  • inc risk of GI bleeds
  • extensive hepatic metabolism
  • N,V, headache, sexual dysfunction
  • in late pregnancy-> pulmonary HTN in newborn
  • in utero infants have abstinence syndrome (high pitched crying, tremors and disturbed sleep)
  • hyponatremia in elderly

Term
What are Maprotiline's MOA and Uses?
Definition

Use: BPAD and Depressive neuroses

MOA- SNRI also blocks alpha 2 adrenergic-R

Term
How is Trazodone dose dependent?
Definition

  • low dose - potent 5-HT antagnoist
  • high dose- antagonizes Selective Monoamine Transporters (SERT) that move 5-HT into vesicles

Term
metabolized to m-chlorophenypiperazine (mCPP) and blocks alpha-1-R causing postural hypotension
Definition
Nefazodone
Term
What is the MOA of Mirtazapine?
Definition

  • SNRI
  • Blcoks alpha-2 autoreceptors
  • blocks 5-HT2-R on NE neurons
  • blocks alpha-2-herteroreceptors

 

Term

Used in Tx for ADHD

smoking deterrent

inc risk of Seizures

Definition
Bupropion
Term
What antidepressant drug inhibits NE and 5-HT equally, has weak DA reuptake inhibition?
Definition
Venlafaxine
Term
metabolite of venlafaxine
Definition
Desvenlafaxine
Term
What antidepressant drugs is used for PAIN associated w/ diabetic neuropathy in addition to 5-HT/NE uptake inhibition?
Definition
Duloxetine
Term
Where are MAO-A and B expressed respectively?
Definition
MAO-A - epnephrine, NE, and 5-HT neurons
MAO-B - serotonergic and histaminergic nn.
Term
nonselective MAOI hydrazine w/ liver damage
Definition
Phenelzine
Term
nonselective MAOI hydrazine
Definition
Isocarboxazid
Term
nonselective MAOI, not a hydrazine, but is reversible
Definition
Tranylcypromine
Term
Why shouldn't you give an SSRI w/ nonselective MAOIs?
Definition
hypertensive crisis due to irreversible binding
Term
Selective MAO-B inhibitor that inc DA levels. Used as a patch for MDD
Definition
Selegiline
Term

used for the manic phase of BPAD

narrow TI

dec IP3

Definition
Term
Why should one be wary of diuretics with lithium use.?
Definition
It's ionic radius is less than Na+. Renal resorption of Li+ before Na+ can lead to toxicity. 
Term
What drug used for anticonvulsion and BPAD blocks Na+ channels and has risk of SJS?
Definition
Carbamazepine 
Term
An anticonvulsant and BPAD inhibits v.g. Na+ channels, T-type Ca2+ channels
Definition
Valproic Acid
Term

anticonvulsant for depressive phase of BPAD

blocks Na+, don't use for under 16 y/o

Definition
Lamotrigine
Term
anticonvulsant for refractory BPAD, increases GABA concentration
Definition
Gabapentin
Term
What Benzodiazepines are used for depression w/ anxiety?
Definition

Chlordiazepoxide

diazepam

clorazepate

Oxazepam
Lorazepam
Alprazolam
Clonazepam

Term
What anxiolytics bind beta subunits of GABA-A-R to hyperpolarize the n. ?
Definition
Benzodiazepines
Term
Which Benzodiazepines are preferred for Elderly Patients and why?
Definition
Lorazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam

do not form active metabolites but directly conjugate to inactive form -> dec drug interactions
Term
What benzodiazepines is particularly useful for panic disorder and whose abrupt withdrawal leads to seizures?
Definition
Alprazolam
Term
What Rx is a metabolite Nordazepam that is useful for panic disorder, social phobia and anxiety accompanying OCD?
Definition
Clonazepam
Term
What antiepileptic Rx is used to treat "atypical" Panic Disorder?
Definition
Oxcarbazepine
Term
Anxiolytic that is a partial agonist at 5-HT autoreceptors w/ moderate inhibition of D2-R?
Definition
Buspirone
Term
An anxiolytics that is an antihistamine?
Definition
Hydroxyline
Term

What drugs are associated with DA release in Nucleus Accumbens (NAcc) and can lead to addiction?

Definition

ECO-CAN

Ethanol
Cocaine

Opiates

Cannabinoids

Amphetamine

Nicotine

Term
What are the consequences of Cocaine abuse?
Definition

 

  • Tremors,seizures, convulsions
  • Respiratory Depression
  • CV issues like ventricular arrhythmias, tachycardia, coronary spasms, cardiac ischemia, MI
  • Hyperpyrexia- body temp inc
  • necrosis of nasa septum
  • "Cocaine bugs" altered tactile sensation
  • Bowel Ischemia and Gangrene
  • Loss of Appetite
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Bacterial or Viral Endocarditis, Hepatitis and AIDS

 

Term
What variable influencing substance dependence affects availability, cost, purity and reinforcing properties?
Definition
Agent Variables
Term

What variable influencing substance dependence affects genetic influences, innate tolerance?

Definition
Host Variables
Term

What variable influencing substance dependence affects social settings and peer pressure?

Definition
Environmental variables
Term
What 3 drugs are used to treat alcoholism and what is their MOA?
Definition
Naltrexone- blocks mu-opioid-R
Acamprosate- blocks NMDA-Glu-R
Disulfiram inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
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