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Generic Name: fluoxetine
Indications: depression
Drug class: SSRI |
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Generic Name: citalopram
Indications: depression
Drug Class: SSRI |
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Definition
Generic Name: escitalopram
Indications: depression
Drug class: SSRI |
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Term
| Brand Name: Paxil, Pexeva |
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Definition
Generic Name: paroxetine
Indications: depression
Drug class: SSRI |
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Definition
Generic Name: sertraline
Indications: depression
Drug class: SSRI |
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Definition
Generic Name: amitriptyline
Indications: depression, neropathy (nerve pain), insomnia. Less commonly used to treat migraines, anxiety and panic disorder.
Drug class: TCA |
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Definition
Generic Name: mirtazapine
Indications: major depression,insomnia, appetite stimulation
Drug Class: Noradrenergic antagonist |
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| Brand Name: Wellbutrin, Budeprion, Forfivo |
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Definition
Generic Name: bupropion
Indications: depression, smoking cessation
Drug class: Dompamine reuptake inhibitor |
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Definition
Generic Name: venlafaxine
Indications: depression, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, OCD, hot flashes, fibromyalgia
Drug class: SNRI |
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Definition
Generic Name: duloxetine
Indications: depression, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, OCD, hot flashes, fibromyalgia
Drug class: SNRI |
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Term
| Noradrenergic antagonist drug class mechanism |
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Definition
| Increases norepinephrine and seretonin |
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Term
| SSRI drug class mechanism |
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Definition
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors block reuptake of serotonin |
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Term
| Important Counseling for depressants |
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Definition
| Will take weeks and/or dose adjustments for benefits to be seen from most antidepressants. |
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| Noradrenergic antagonist drug class common adverse effects |
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Definition
| Sedation, weight gain, dry mouth, constipation |
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| SSRI drug class common adverse effects |
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Definition
Serious- Serotonin syndrome and exacerbation of mania
Common- Insomnia or somnolence, GI upset, anorexia, decreased libido |
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Term
| Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) drug class adverse effects |
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Definition
| Sedation, Weight gain, antiocholergic, some sexual dysfunction |
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| Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) drug class advrse effects |
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Definition
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| Dompamine reuptake inhibitor adverse effects |
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Definition
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| Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) drug class mechanism |
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Definition
| Does not affect serotonin!!! - This is in all caps on the presentation; it is probably important! |
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