Medication Flashcards
Antidepressants
SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and atypical antidepressants — mechanism, dosing, side effects, black box warnings, and drug interactions.
79 cards · 13 medications · 5 subcategories
SSRIs
31 cardsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: first-line antidepressants for depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
Sertraline(Zoloft)8 cards →Escitalopram(Lexapro)7 cards →Fluoxetine(Prozac)9 cards →Paroxetine(Paxil (IR))7 cards →
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14 cardsSerotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors: dual-mechanism antidepressants used for depression, anxiety, and pain.
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13 cardsTricyclic antidepressants: older medications with multiple receptor effects, used when newer agents fail.
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21 cardsAntidepressants with unique mechanisms: bupropion (NDRI), mirtazapine (NaSSA), trazodone (SARI).
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0 cardsMonoamine oxidase inhibitors: tyramine reactions, dietary restrictions, washout periods, and the selegiline transdermal patch.
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