fluoextine

SSRI stand for?

Selective Serotonin Reuptkae Inhibitor

What is the generic name?

Fluoextine

What is the brand name?

Prozac

Is this a CNS Stimulate or depressor?

Stimulate

What are some major concerning side effects with this medication? (4)

suicidal thoughts, increased agitation/insomia & sexual dystfunction

What is a FATAL syndrome to that this med can cause, its first sign being a change in LOC?

serootnin syndrome

WHat is the black box warning that comes with SSRI’s?

increase risk of suicide attempt (due to increase energy)

What is this an eg of ?

A 24-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with agitation, confusion, and muscle stiffness. She has a history of depression treated with sertraline. Three days ago, she began taking tramadol for back pain prescribed at an urgent care clinic.

On examination, her temperature is 39.4°C (103°F), heart rate is 120 bpm, and blood pressure is 165/95 mmHg. She appears restless and diaphoretic. Neurologic examination reveals hyperreflexia and inducible clonus in the lower extremities. Tremor is also noted.

serotonin syndrome

Are SSRI’s the preferred antidepressant, and why?

YES due to less side effects than the others

Usually, antidepressants take weeks to work, but how long do SSRI’s take SPECIFICALLY?

4-6 weeks

How many weeks dose it take to increase the dose? (if needed)

3 weeks