SSRIs- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
SSRIs First Line in treatment for depression but also First Line for Suicide NDRI- Norepinephrine Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Contraindicated with seizure disorders, anorexia/bulemia No serotonergic activities = no sexual dysfunction |
SNRI- serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Duloxetine used for depression & generalized anxiety disorder, chronic musculoskeletal pain. TCAs- Tricyclic Antidepressants
Can take longer to reach therapeutic dose (10-14days) and max effect (4-8 weeks). TCAs far more lethal in OD due to cardiac conduction disturbances from increased sodium channel blockade. was first developed but no longer first choice memory trick Amy-Trips-on things (sedation, postural hypotension etc) |
NaSSA- Norepinephrine & serotonin specific AntiD
Benefits anti anxiety & antidepressant effects with minimal sexual dysfunction, improved sleep, minimal GI symptoms MAOIs- monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Monoamines are neurotransmitters: NE, Epiniephrine, dopamine, seratonin and other foods/drugs. MAO is a enzyme that destroys Monoamines. Seratonin Syndrome: think hot and sweaty. |
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Nursing Mental Health Drugs: Antidepressants Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by ashap
Commonly used Antidepressants in mental health
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.