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CNS- 1
| Generic | Brand | Category | Classification | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mirtazapine (PO) | Remeron | Alpha 2 antagonist | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: drowsiness, weight gain, xerostomia, increased appetite, constipation US Boxed Warnings: Increased risk of suicidal thinking |
| bupropion (PO) | Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: tachycardia, headache, agitation, dizziness, insomnia, weight loss, xerostomia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other Notes: may increase risk of seizures |
| atomoxetine (PO) | Strattera | Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor | N/a | ADHD | Key Side Effects: hypertension, tachycardia, headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal ideation Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) |
| desvenlafaxine (PO) | Pristiq | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: headache, xerostomia, nausea/ vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia. diaphoresis, hypertension, sex dysfunc Box Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
| duloxetine (PO) | Cymbalta | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | N/a | MDD, neuropathic pain | Side Effects: headache, xerostomia, nausea/ vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia. diaphoresis, hypertension, sex dysfunc Box Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
| venlafaxine (PO) | Effexor XR | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: headache, xerostomia, nausea/ vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia. diaphoresis, hypertension, sexual dysf Box Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
| citalopram (PO) | Celexa | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache, diaphoresis Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly (all except fluoxetine) |
| fluoxetine (PO) | Prozac | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache, diaphoresis Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly (all except fluoxetine) |
| escitalopram (PO) | Lexapro | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache, diaphoresis Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly (all except fluoxetine) |
| paroxetine (PO) | Paxil | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache, diaphoresis Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly (all except fluoxetine) |
| sertraline (PO) | Zoloft | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | N/a | MDD | Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache, diaphoresis Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly (all except fluoxetine) |
| trazodone (PO) | Desyrel | Serotonin reuptake inhibitor | N/a | Insomnia, MDD | Side Effects: sedation, headache, dizziness, xerostomia, nausea, priapism Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking |
| amitriptyline (PO) | Elavil | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | N/a | MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis | Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
| nortriptyline (PO) | Pamelor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | N/a | MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis | Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
| doxepin (PO) | Silenor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | N/a | Insomnia | Side Effects: somnolence, sedation, nausea Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |