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Pharm blk4- SSRI

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what is the prototype SSRI   sertraline (zoloft)  
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what is the first group of depressive symptoms to subside, and how long does this take   neurovegetative symptoms - about two weeks  
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what symptoms were mentioned to be in this group (4)   1) sleep disturbances; 2) altered appetite; 3) decreased energy; 4) increased anxiety  
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what group of symptoms subsides next, and how long after treatment begins   cognitive symptoms - 4-6 weeks  
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what symptoms were mentioned to be in this group (3)   1) sadness; 2) hopelessness; 3) poor concentration  
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how do SSRI side effects compare to TCAs and MAOIs   milder  
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what are the main categories of adverse effects that occur with SSRIs (4)   1) GI; 2) CNS; 3) sexual; 4) weight change  
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what are the most common GI side effects with SSRI   1) nausea; 2) diarrhea  
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why does nausea occur   5-HT-3 receptor is in the CTZ  
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what SSRI may have fewer GI side effects   paroxetine  
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what group of side effects does paroxetine have more of than other SSRIs   mild anticholinergic effects  
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what three were mentioned   1) constipation; 2) urinary retention; 3) dry mouth  
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who should paroxetine be avoided in   patients taking other anticholinergic medication  
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what SSRI is the most activating in the CNS   fluoxetine  
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what are four common CNS side effects of SSRIs   1) anxiety; 2) tremors; 3) insomnia; 4) extrapyramidal  
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what AE are activating SSRIs especially likely to cause   insomnia  
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what coincides with lessening of sleep disturbances/insomnia   sleep improves when depression subsides  
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in what patients are activating SSRIs desirable (1) and undesirable (2)   desirable in patients without energy, undesirable in patients complaining of: 1) too much anxiety; 2) lack of sleep  
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what SSRI has the highest propensity for extrapyramidal side effects   paroxetine  
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what is the incidence of sexual dysfunction with SSRIs, and in what sex is this most common   30-50%, most common in men  
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what sexual side effects happen in males (2)   1) delayed ejaculation; 2) lack of orgasm  
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what sexual side effects happen in females (3)   1) decreased libido; 2) orgasm trouble; 3) lack of lubricaiton  
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what SSRI causes the most sexual dysfunction   paroxetine  
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what other sexual adverse effect can happen in both sexes   emotional blunting of feelings of romance  
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what may be the mechanism for this   excess 5-HT nonselectively taken up into DA terminals - 5-HT hijacking DA signaling in the brain  
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what other feelings are affected by emotional blunting (3)   1) less ability to become angry; 2) less ability to care about others feelings; 3) less ability to feel pleasure  
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what generally happens to weight with SSRIs, and how does this compare to TCAs and MAOIs   weight is gained, but less than with TCA or MAOI  
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what SSRI causes the most weight gain   paroxetine  
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so, what side effects does paroxetine cause more than other SSRIs (4)   1) GI; 2) extrapyramidal; 3) sexual dysfunction; 4) weight gain  
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what is the leading cause of noncompliance with SSRIs   sexual dysfunction  
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what are the underlying mechanisms that cause sexual dysfunction (2)   1) postsynaptic stimulation of 5-HT2 receptors; 2) decreased sympathetic stimulation  
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is sexual dysfunction generally transient or does it persist   typically transient, but can persist  
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what SSRI has the least sexual side effects   escitalopram (lexapro)  
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what other drugs have low sexual side effects, and what MOA is each   1) bupropion (SDRI); 2) mirtazapine (blocks presynaptic alpha-2 receptors); 3) nefazadone (blocks postsynaptic 5-HT2A receptors  
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what are the three stages in antidepressant therapy   1) acute; 2) continuation; 3) maintenance  
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how long is the acute phase, and what is the goal   about 12 weeks, goal to induce remission  
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what is the goal of step two (continuation), and how long does it last (range)   keep in remission - lasts 4-9 months  
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what is the minimum duration for stages 1 + 2   7 months  
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how long must stage 3 last   stage 3 is not for all patients  
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what happens to the risk for depression in pregnancy, and what % of women have depression during pregnancy   risk increases, 10% of women have depression during pregnancy  
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what % of women who stop therapy early in pregnancy suffer relapse by the third trimester   50%; 68% total relapse rate given in next slide for women who discontinue treatment  
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what is the relapse rate during pregnancy for women who maintain meds   26%  
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does SSRI cross into the fetus, or into breast milk   yes  
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what is SSRI concentration in fetal brain compared to mother   85%  
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what is SSRI use in pregnancy associated with   1) lower birth weight (0.5 lb); 2) persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (associated with late/3rd trimester use)  
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what are the long term developmental consequences   unknown  
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so, which groups of ADs were mentioned to be safe and effective in pregnancy (2), but with what caveat   1) TCAs; 2) SSRIs - although increased short-term neonatal adverse effects after exposure to ADs in 3rd trimester can occur  
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which class (SSRIs or TCAs) has a more favorable side-effect profile   SSRIs  
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what should be done during discontinuation of antidepressants (what reduction per time, and how long between reductions)   slow taper - reduce dose by 25% per week  
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what exception is there, and why   unnecessary for fluoxetine - long half life  
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when is there tolerance or drug-seeking behavior   there is not  
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what symptoms were listed under "discontinuation syndrome" (list)   dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, parasthesia, numbness, electric-shock-like sensations, lethargy, headache, tremor, sweating, anorexia, insomnia, nightmares, excessive dreaming, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, anxiety/axitation, low mood  
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what type of drug interactions do SSRIs have   P-450  
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what P450 enzymes were mentioned (3)   1) 3A4; 2) 2D6; 3) 2C9  
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what SSRI was mentioned to have the greatest effect on P450s   fluoxetine  
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what SSRI has the least effect on P450s   sertraline (zoloft)  
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what drugs were SSRIs specifically said to be able to result in elevated levels of (2 classes, 1 example from each)   1) benzodiazepenes (diazepam/valium); 2) anti-seizure (phenytoin)  
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what should SSRIs never be used with, and why   MAOIs - can precipitate 5-HT syndrome  
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what four symptoms were mentioned in this lecture for 5-HT (serotonin) syndrome   1) agitation; 2) hypertension; 3) confusion; 4) fever  
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what are the two options for switching medications (and trying to avoid serotonin syndrome)   1) immediate substitution; 2) cross-taper (introduction of new drug while tapering dosage of the first)  
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when switching medications, for what kinds of medications is it typically ok to use immediate substitution   one SSRI for another  
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what exception is there, and why   should stop fluoxetine for a few days to a week before introducing another SSRI, because of its long half life  
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