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What neurotransmitter may be the most important one involved with feelings of well being
serotonin (5HT)
Name all the neurotransmitters that are affected by drugs that treat depression
Serotonin
dopamine
acetylcholine
norepinephrine
epinephrine
Give the DSM IV diagnosis of depression
Must contain at least 5 of the following criteria within the same 2 week period and MUST have number 1 and 2:
1. depressed mood
2. marked diminished interest/pleasure
3. significant weight loos or weight gain
4. insomnia or hypersomnia
5. psychomotor agitation or retardation
6. fatigue or loss of energy
7. Feeling of worthlessness
8. diminished ability to concentrate
9. recurrent suicidal ideation
How long does it take symptoms of depression to improve?
-energy will improve in 2 weeks
-psychological symptoms such as low mood may take 4-6 weeks or longer
Name the medications that can cause or worsen depression
1. beta blockers
2. clonidine
3. corticosteroids
4. cyclosporine
5. ethanol
6. isotretinoin
7. indomethacin
8. interferons
9. low vitamin D levels
10. methadone
11. methyldopa
12. methylphenidate/other ADHD stimulants/atomoxetine: monitor mood
13. procainamide
14. reserpine
15. varenicilin
16. antidepressants should be monitored for worsening mood
Name medical conditions that can be contributory to depression
1. stroke
2. Parkinsons
3. dementia
4. multiple sclerosis
5. thyroid disorder (more hypothyroidism)
6. metabolic conditions (hypercalcemia)
7. malignancy
8. infectious diseases
What do guidelines state about selecting the initial choice of an agent to treat depression
-the effectiveness of the drug classes are comparable
-a selection should be made based on the SE profile, safety concerns and the patient specific symptoms
What are the most preferred antidepressants for initial selection
SSRI
SNRI
mirtazapine
bupropion
Which class of antidepressants have restricted use and why? Name these drugs
MAOI's have restricted use because of the drug drug and drug food interactions that occur with them.
the MAOIs are:
phenelzine
tranylcypromine
isocarboxazid
How should antidepressants be stopped and why?
they should be tapered off because they run a high risk of withdrawal symptoms
Give withdrawal symptoms
anxiety
agitation
insomnia
dizziness
flu like symptoms
Name antidepressants that have a high risk of withdrawal symtpoms
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Name 2 things that must be true in order for it to be determined that a drug treatment is not working well to treat depression
1. the patient must have been on the medication for 6 weeks
2. the dose of the medication must be therapeutic
What is the goal of therapy when treating depression
remission
What can be done if a patient is having an incomplete response to antidepression treatment
1. increase the dose
2. use a combination of antidepressants
3. augment with buspirone (Buspar)
4. augment with ATYPICAL antipsychotic
Name the atypical antipsychotics that are approved for augmentation when treating depression
1. Quetiapine ext rel (Seroquel XR)
2. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
3. Olanzapine + Fluoxetine (Symbyax)
What is buspirone (BuSpar) used for besides augmentation in depression
anxiety
Name natural products that can be used to treat depression and how are they rated in the natural medicine database
St Johns Wort
SAMe (S adenosyl L-methionine)
**rated as likely effective"
What must the medguide issued with antidepressants say
antidepressants increase the risk when compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents and young adults....
Name the SSRI's and what does it stand for
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: 6
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva)
Fluvoxamie (Luvox)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
What is symbyax and when should it be used
olanzapine + fluoxetine
-used for resistant depression
Name the SSRI approved for PMDD: premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how is it dosed
Fluoxetine under the brand name Sarafem
-Dosed:
daily
weekly
14 days or 7 days prior to menses
Which SSRI is not approved for depression and what is it used for?
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
-obsessive compulsive disorder
-social phobias
What time of the day should Fluoxetine be given and why?
give in the morning because it is activating
What is a side effect that may be seen by all SSRI
akathisia (restlessness)
Give the sexual side effects that occur due to SSRI
-decrease in libido
-ejaculation difficulties
-anorgasmia
Give SE of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
1. akathisia (restlessness)
2. sexual side effects
3. increased weight
4. restless leg syndrome
5. increased bleeding risk
6. increased fall risk
7. SIADH
Which SSRI causes the most weight gain
Paroxetine (Paxil)
When do SSRIs have an increased bleeding risk
when taken with other drugs that increase bleeding such as warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, antiplatelets
in which pts should you worry about increased fall risk of SSRI
in frail pts, osteopenia, osteoporosis
What is the max dose of citalopram (Celexa) that can be used per day and why
do not use > 40mg/day due to QT risk
Name a lethal drug interaction with SSRIs
with MAOIs
What effects can be seen if an SSRI is stopped suddently
anxiety
insomnia
flu like w/drawal symptoms
Which SSRI can be stopped with less of a taper and why
fluoxetine (Prozac)
-bc it has a long half life
Give the generic name of Viibryd
Vilazodone
Give the brand name of Vilazodone
Viibryd
Give the MOA of Vilazodone (Viibryd)
inhibits CNS neuron serotonin uptake with minimum or no reuptake of NE or dopamine.
-binds selectively to serotonin receptors and acts as a partial agonist
What should be taken with vilazodone (Viibryd)
take each dose with food
what do all SSRIs have a black box warning for
increased suicidal thinking and behavior
Does Viibryd have more or less sexual side effects compared to SSRIs and SNRIs
less sexual side effects
Give SE of vilazodone (Viibryd)
-D/N/V
-dry mouth
-insomnia
-decreased libido
-increased bleeding risk when taken with drugs that increase bleeding
What and why is there an interaction b/t MAOI and SSRI
the interaction can cause hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome and psychosis because if MAOI will prevent the breakdown of the neurotransmitters and the other drugs cause an increase in the neurotransmitters...leaving too much neurotransmitter
How long is the half life of fluoxetine
at least 7 days
How long is the wash out period when switching from MAOI to SSRI or vice versa
the wash out period is when switching from MAOI to SSRI is 2 weeks and when switching from SSRI to MAOI the wash out period is 2 weeks except for when using fluoxetine the wash out is 5 wks
How long is the wash out period when switching from fluoxetine to MAOI and why
5 wks because fluoxetine has a very long half life of 7 days
(normally the washout is 2 wks)
Name the SSRIs that inhibits 2D6
fluoxetine
fluvoxamine
paroxetine
Name the enzymes inhibited by fluoxetine
2D6
2C19
Name the CYP enzymes inhibited by fluvoxamine
inhibits the most CYP enzymes of all the SSRIs
1A2
2D6
2C9
2C19
3A4
Name the CYP enzyme inhibited by paroxetine
2D6
Name the antidepressants that cause decreased effectiveness of tamoxifen
fluoxetine
paroxetine
sertraline
buproprion
duloxetine
What is the caution with SSRIs and anticoagulants?
increased risk of bleeding
Effect that SSRIs have on the INR when using warfarin?
the INR may remain unchanged although the pt may experience increased bleeding
What drugs should be cautioned when used with SSRIs due to the risk of falls
-drugs that cause orthostasis
-drugs that cause CNS depression
Give the SE of other drugs that would cause you to caution use of that drug with citalopram
QT prolongation or inhibition
What time of day should SSRIs be taken
Take SSRIs at bedtime, with the exception of fluoxetine it should be taken in the morning
Can antidepressants be taken only when the patient needs them...PRN?
no, they do not work if they are taken as needed
How should the pt be counseled on when they will begin to feel better once started on an SSRI
1.it may take 1 to 2 wks before you start feeling a benefit
2. it may take 6 to 8 weeks to feel the full effect on your mood
Name the SNRIs brand and generic and give the MOA
-venlafaxine (Effexor, XR)
-duloxetine (Cymbalta)
-Desvenlafaxine ER (Pristiq)
MOA:
inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and duloxetine and venlafaxine also have weak inhibition of dopamine reuptake
Give the FDA approvals for the use of venlafaxine
depression
GAD (general anxiety disorder)
Give the FDA approved uses of duloxetine
1. GAD
2. depression
3. peripheral neuropathy
4. fibromyalgia
5. chronic low back pain
6. chronic osteoarthritis pain
(chronic musculoskeletal pain is how back and arthritis are grouped)
Which SNRI is a good choice if the pt has pain and depression
duloxetine (cymbalta)
Name the SE of SNRIs that are similar to SSRI
N/V
sexual dysfunction
What would cause SNRIs to have different SE from SSRIs and name these SE
based on the increase in NE caused by SNRIs
SE:
-increase in pulse
-dilated pupils
-dry mouth
-excessive sweating and constipation
-increased blood pressure
Which SE of SNRIs is dose related/dependent
increase in blood pressure
Which SNRI has the greatest risk of increased blood pressure as a SE and why
venlafaxine when used in doses >150mg/day
Give ways to treat the increased blood pressure that may be caused by SNRIs
-dose reduction
-antihypertensive
-change in therapy
With what drug classes do SNRIs have a potentially lethal drug interaction
SSRIs and MAOI
Give the BBW that ALL antidepressants carry
increased risk of suicide in children, adolescents and young adults...this is for ALL antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, Tricyclics, buproprion, mirtazapine, trazodone, nefazodone)
What age range is considered a young adult for the BBW carried by all the antidepressants?
for increased suicide risk in children, adolescents, young adults
young adults are age 18-24
How long is the wash out period when going to and from and MAOI with SNRIs
2 weeks
Name the enzyme that is inhibited by duloxetine (Cymbalta)
2D6
Why should use of anitcoagulants be cautioned when using SNRIs
because of increased bleeding risk even though the INR may be in therapeutic range
Which SNRI requires special counseling and what is the counseling
desvenlafaxine
tell the pt if they see something that looks like a tablet in the stool this is ok, it is the empty shell from the tablet after the medicine has be absorbed by your body
How should pts taking SNRIs be counseled on when they will begin to feel effects
1 to 2 weeks may feel some benefit may take 6 to 8 weeks to feel the full effect on your mood
Give the MOA of Tricyclic antidepressants
inhbits the reuptake of NE and serotonin
and also block ACh and histamine receptors
What does SNRI stand for
serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
How do Tricyclics differ from SNRIs
bc not only do Tricylics inhibit the reuptake of NE and Serotonin like SNRIs they also block ACh and histamine receptors
What characteristic of Tricyclics contributes to the SE profile
that they block ACh and histamine receptors also
(along with NE and serotonin reuptake inhibition)
Give the typical dosing range of venlafaxine (Effexor)
150-375mg
Give the typical dosing range of duloxetine
60-120mg/day
Give the typical dosing range of desvenlafaxine
50mg typically
Name the Tricyclic tertiary amines brand and generic
Amitriptyline (Limbitrol, Elavil)
Doxepin (Sinequan, Zonalon)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Trimipramine (Surmontil)
Name the Tricyclic secondary amines brand and generic
-Amoxapine (Asendin)*
-Desipramine (Norpramine)
-Maprotiline (Ludiomil)*
-Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
-Protriptyline (Vivactil)
*indicates that the brand is N/A
What is the difference between the secondary and tertiary amines for Tricyclic antidepressants
-Secondary are more selective for NE
-Tertiary may be more effective but have worse SE
Give generic of Etrafon and what is it used for
amitriptyline + perphenazine
-used for depression + severe anxiety
Give brand name of amitriptyline + perphenazine and what is it used for
Etrafon and it is used for depression + severe anxiety
Give the generic of Zonalon and what is its use
doxepin and it is used for prurutis
What is the doxepin cream called and what is it used for?
Zonalon used for pruritus
Give the FDA approved uses of Amitriptyline
neuropathic pain
migrane prophylaxis
depression
Give the difference in doses of amitriptyline based on its use
1) neuropathic pain and migraine prophylaxis dose = 10-50mg at bedtime
2) depression dose = 100-150mg BID
Why is there an increased fall risk especially in the elderly when using Tricyclics
because it causes orthostasis and sedation
Name SE of tricyclics
1. cardiotoxicity **
2. increased fall risk
3. anitcholinergic SE **
4. weight gain
5. sedation
6. orthostasis
7. tachycardia
8. vivid dreams
9. myoclonus
What type of cardiotoxicity is seen with tricyclics
QT prolongation with OVERDOSE
How should the risk of QT prolongation be monitored with Tricyclics
get ECG at baseline if:
1. cardiac risk
2. > 50 years
Give anticholinergic SE that can be seen with Tricyclics
dry mouth
dry eyes
blurry vision
urinary retention
constipation
Give the difference b/t peripheral and CNS anticholineric SE
peripheral:
dry mouth and eyes, blurry vision, urinary retention, constipation
CNS:
disorientation, dizziness, confusion
What could myoclonus seen with Tricyclics be a result of
drug toxicity
Give the wash out period if going to or switching from an MAOI when using Tricyclics
2 weeks
What SE of drugs should be avoided when taking Tricyclics
those that cause QT prolongation
**also avoid with citalopram
By what CYP enzyme are Tricylcis metabolized by
2D6
What type of SE is constipation seen with tricylcics and how should the pt be counseled if constipation occurs
it is an anticholinergic SE (remember tricyclics block ACh receptors)
-pt may need to take stool softener or laxative
How should pt be counseled on dry eyes or blurry vision that can occur with Tricyclics
may need to use an eye drop lubricant
What change in the blood pressure is seen with tricyclics and how does this compare with SNRIs
tricyclics may cause orthostasis/a drop in blood pressure
-SNRIS may cause an increase in blood pressure at higher doses
How should the pt be counseled on blood pressure changes caused by tricyclics
may cause a drop in BP, caution when changing from lying down or sittin gto a standing position
Name the top 3 tricyclics that are used
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Doxepin (Sinequan)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Give the MOA of MAOIs (mono amine oxidase inhibitors)
inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase which prevents the break down of catecholamines 5HT (serotonin), NE, EPI, and DA
What can happen if the neurotransmitters that are increased by MAOIs are increased dramatically (in large amounts)
can cause hypertensive crisis
Name the MAOIs brand and generic
Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Selegiline transdermal (Emsam)
Which MAOI is MAO I B selective for inhibition
selegeline transdermal (Emsam)
How often is the selegeline transdermal patch changed
daily
Give the SE of the MAOIs
Anticholinergic effects
orthostasis
sedation (exept tranylcypromine)
sexual dysfxn
weight gain
head ache
insomnia
How does tranylcypromine differ from the other MAOIs
causes stimulation rather than sedation
What drug interactions can cause hypertensive crisis when using MAOI
TCAs
SSRI
SNRI
tyramine rich foods
and other drugs
Give SE for selegiline patch
consitpation
dry mouth
gas
loss of appetite
sexual problems
Give a contraindication for the selegiline patch, when does this not apply
avoid tyramine rich foods and drinks while using the 9mg and 12mg/day patch
-there are no dietary issues w/ the 6mg/day patch
How long should you avoid tyramine rich foods and drinks after stopping the selegiline patch
2 weeks
What is the possible result of using MAOIs with drugs that prevent the break down of MAOIs
hypertensive crisis
serotonin syndrome
psychosis
Name drugs that have an effect on EPI, NE, srotonin and dopamine that can cause fatal SE of MAOI
1) bupropion
2) ephedrine and analogs (pseudoephedrine)
3) levodopa
4) linezolid
5) lithium
6) meperidine
7) SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs
8) tramadol
9) mirtazapine
10) dexromethorphan
11) cyclobenzaprine (and other skeletal muscle relaxants)
12) St Johns Wort
Name tyramine rich foods
-aged cheese
-pickled herring
-yeast extract
-air dried meats
-sauerkraut
-soy sauce
-fava beans
-red wines
-tap beer (little or no tyramine is found in bottled, canned, or pasteurized beer)
When can foods become high in tyramine
when they have been aged, fermented, pickled or smoked
Give symptoms of serotonin syndrom
1. vomitting
2. rapid changes in BP
3. palpatations
4. feeling hot
5.agitation/restlessness
6. diarrhea
7. hallucinations
8. loss of coordination
How many symptoms of serotonin syndrome should the pt report to the doctor immediately.
3 or more symptoms
1. agitation/restlessness
2. rapid changes in BP
3. palpatations
4. vomiting
5. diarrhea
6. loss of coordination
7. halucinations
8. feeling hot
How often is the Emsam patch changed
every day at the same time
What areas of the body can the Emsam (selegiline) patch be applied to
upper chest
back (below the neck, above the waist)
outer surface of upper arm
upper thigh
How often should the site of the Emsam patch be rotated
do not use the same site 2 days in a row
Give the brand name of bupropion
Wellbutrin **
Budeprion
Aplenzin
Zyban
Explain the MOA of bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
-not fully understood
-thought to be dopaminergic
-weak inhibitor of NE and dopamine reuptake*******
-does not inhibit reuptake of serotonin
-does not inhibit monoamine oxidase enzyme
How many times a day are the Wellbutrin IR, SR and XL dosed
IR-TID
SR- BD
XL- QD
How is Aplenzin dosed and why
once daily, it is an extended release formulation of bupropion
Give equivalent doses of Aplezin and Wellbutrin
174mg is equivalent to 150mg of wellbutrin
348mg is equivalent to 300mg of wellbutrin
Give SE of bupropiont
dry mouth
insomnia
tremors/seizures
weight loss
What SE of bupropion is dose related
tremors/seizures
Why does bupropion not cause sexual dysfunction like other antidepressants
bc it has not effect of serotonin
Give contraindications to the use of bupropion
1. do not use in seizure disorder
2. do not exceed 450mg/d due to increase seizure risk
What is the max dose of bupropion and why
450mg/day due to increase risk of seizures
What is the use of the brand name Zyban
used for smoking cessation
Can Zyban and Wellbutrin be used at the same time
No, they are the same drug
Give brand name of mirtazapine
Remeron
Give generic name of Remeron
mirtazapine
Give the MOA of mirtazapine
NE and serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Give most common uses of mirtazapine (Remeron)
used in oncology and skilled nursing because:
1. it helps with sleep
2. causes weight gain (makes it good for the frail elderly)
What time of the day is mirtazapine given
HS (at bedtime)
Give SE of mirtazapine
sedation
increase in appetite
weight gain
rarely agranulocytosis
Give the brand name of trazodone
Desyrel
Oleptro
What is the difference in Desyrel and Oleptro
Oleptro is the ER (extended release) formulation of trazodone
Give the MOA of trazodone
Desyrel, Oleptro
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin and blocks alpha 1 adrenergic and histamine
Which form of trazodone is less sedating
Oleptro the extended release formulation
Give the SE of trazodone and which is most common
-sedation**most common
-orthostasis
-sexual dysfunction
-priapism=medical emergency
why is trazodone rarely used as an antidepressant and what is its most common use
rarely used as an antidepressant because of sedation
-used off label for sleep
Give the MOA of nefazodone
-inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepi
-blocks serotonin and alpha receptors
What drug is nefazodone similar to and what are the differences
trazodone
-nefazodone is less sedating but has more hepatoxicity
Why is nefazodone rarely used
due to increased risk of hepatotocity
Why do you not want to use bupropion in patients that have an increased seizure risk
bc buproprion decreases the seizure threshold
What is the max dose of bupropion at each dose if using the immediate release formulation and why
at each dose of immediate release bupropion the max dose is 150mg because the total daily max dose is 450mg
-the IR formulation is given TID 150*3=450mg
Give 3 counseling tips to patients taking mirtazapine
-should be taken at night
-should increase appetite
-is sedating
Give 4 options for treatment of resistant depression
1. rule out bipolar disorder
2. make sure antidepressant is at optimal dose
3. use combination of antidepressants
4. augment with other options such as antipsychotics
Name the antipsychotics that are approved for treatment of resistant depression
**NOTE this is an option for treatment resistant depression only
1. Abilify (Aripiprazole)
2. Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER)
3. Symbyax (Olanzapine/fluoxetine)
Give the black box warning associated with the antipsychotics used to treat resistant depression
elderly treated with antipsychotics due to dementia related psychosis (losing touch with reality) are at increased risk of death compared to placebo
-and must also have BBW for increased risk of suicide in children, adolescents and young adults (18-24)
What time of the day is aripiprazole taken
in the morning
What time of day is quetiapine taken
at night
What time of the day is Symbyax taken and explain the action of each drug
at night
fluoxetine is activating
but
olanzapine is sedating
Give SE that are caused by most antipsychotics and explain each
1. metabolic issues- dyslipidemia, weight gain, diabetes
2. neuroleptic malignant syndrome - muscle rigidity, fever, delirium
3. tardive dyskinesia- uncontrollable movements of voluntary muscles
4. leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis
5. orthostasis/dizziness
What effect does olanzapine have on weight
olanzapine causes weight gain
Give the MOA of aripiprazole
partial agonists at D2 and 5HT1A receptors
-antagonist at 5HT2A receptors
Give the MOA of olanzapine
antagonist at dopamine, serotonin, histamine and alpha receptors
Give the MOA of quetiapine
atypical antipsychotic
-antagonist at dopamine, serotonin, histamine and alpha receptors