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SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

This document provides information about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Citalopram, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, and Sertraline. SSRIs are used to treat major depression, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder by reducing feelings of depression and anxiety. Potential side effects include nausea, headache, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. SSRIs should be started at a low dose and gradually increased, and individuals taking them should be monitored for side effects, adherence, and worsening symptoms.

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SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

This document provides information about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Citalopram, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, and Sertraline. SSRIs are used to treat major depression, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder by reducing feelings of depression and anxiety. Potential side effects include nausea, headache, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. SSRIs should be started at a low dose and gradually increased, and individuals taking them should be monitored for side effects, adherence, and worsening symptoms.

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

Michael Everette
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Citalopram, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluoxetine
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________

CATEGORY CLASS__SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)


_____________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use


Reduction in feelings of depression and other - Major Depression
anxiety disorders - Social Anxiety disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Complications Medication Administration


- Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, Headache - Start with low doses & titrate
- Hypertension
- Insomia, nervousness
upward every 4 days until optimal
- Withdrawal symptoms with abrupt discontinuation (anxiety, agitation, headache, dosage is reached (venlafaxine)
tachycardia) - Give with food to minimize G.I.
- Increased risk for suicide (especially in children, young adults Symptoms
- Make sure clients swallow (not
chew) sustained-release capsules
whole
Contraindications/Precautions
-llergy to venlafaxine or other SNRI's
- Suicidal ideation
- Concurrent administration with MAOI's or within 14 days of last dose. Nursing Interventions
- Liver & kidney disease
- Glaucoma - Monitor for Nausea & other G.I. effects
- Cardiac disorders, hypertension - Monitor for Weight loss related to
anorexia
- Monitor for headache
- Monitor for tinnitus
- Monitor Blood Pressure
Interactions - Taper drug over 2-4 weeks when
- Taking SNRI's within 14 days of MAOI's increases the risk of Serotonin discontinuing
Syndrome. - Monitor for increased depression
- Cimetidine (Tagamet), Desipramine (Norpramin), and Haloperidol (Haldol)
increases blood levels of venlafaxine
- Trazodone (Desyrel), St. John's wort, and sour date nut increase the risk of
Serotonin Syndrome
Client Education
- Take with food
- Report Headache
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Have Blood Pressure checked
regularly
- Take in the morning to void
interference with sleep
- Do not stop taking abruptly
- Report any worsening of depression or
thoughts of suicide

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

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