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SNRI
Antidepressant - Effexor
Term | Definition |
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Action | - Affects neurotransmission of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine |
Use | - Depression - Depression + anxiety - Fibromyalgia, pain - **When you need the ability to concentrate |
ADRs | - Erection will not go away (change in libido) - Skin rash / itching - Serotonin syndrome |
Contraindications | - Pregnancy - Seizure - Cardiac disease - Renal / hepatic impairment - Suicidal |
Interactions | - Increased sedation when used with sedatives - Increased bleeding when used with warfarin - Can increase hypertension - Can't use with MAOIs |
Medication Administration | - PO 75-215mg once to twice daily |
DNRI Prototype | Wellbutrin (Buproprione) |