For behavioral beliefs, in this case, Amira is considering whether taking the citalopram or not because she is thinking about the consequences and want to more about the medicine first i.e. some patients do not want to admit to being depressed (9). However, the pharmacist should remind Amira that by taking her medication she is reducing
Citalopram Generic Name: Citalopram Brand name: Celexa, Cipramil INTRODUCTION Citalopram is one of the Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which are prescribed mainly for depressive episode. INDICATIONS • Depression –FDA approved. • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder • Generalized anxiety disorder • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) DOSAGE AND ADMININSTRATION Dosage Forms Tablets
Psychopharmacology, one division of biopsychology, is an especially interesting field as it delves into the ways in which drugs are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and the effects they may have on mood, cognition or behavior in both humans and animals. Researchers in this division of psychology are most interested in a wide range of drug classes such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants. Drugs are researched for their pharmaceutical properties, physical and psychological
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) OCD is a very common disorder affecting almost everyone in the world, some being affected much more than others. First of all I will give a brief definition of OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder causes the brain to get stuck on one particular urge or thought that can’t easily be let go. People with OCD often call it a case of, “mental hiccups that won’t go away.” Everyone has this condition in one way or another. For instance, a man might go into a bathroom and
Bulimia Nervosa Definition: Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which the person binge eats (eats excessive amounts of food) then purges to get rid of the excess food. The person may purge through self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or through use of diuretics and laxatives. Cause/Risk Factors: The exact cause of bulimia nervosa is unknown, but there are several risk factors that may contribute to the development. Risk factors include: • Existing mental disorder or distorted
tricyclics but have significantly fewer side effects and are safer in overdosage” (Preston, O’Neal, & Talaga, 2013, p. 175). Due to Ginger’s history of overdosing on pills, I feel the safer route is best. Possible SSRIs that she may be described are Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline and each drug has the possible side effects relating to anxiety, sedation, insomnia, nausea, and sexual dysfunction (Preston, O’Neal, & Talaga, 2013). The SSRIs do have some contraindication
Psychotropic medications, also referred to as psychiatric or psychotherapeutic medications, are used to treat psychiatric disorders, such as: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They have been used for many years and oftentimes come with dangerous side effects. The side effects that often occur in children taking these medications can include: fainting, blurred vision, vomiting, extreme weight gain, and even death ("Seroquel
treatment of Narcissistic personality disorder, any drugs prescribed are to treat depression, anxiety or any other underlying healthy issues. • Antidepressants (SSRI’s) – Prozac (Fluoxetine), Paxil (Paroxetine), Lexapro (Escitalopram), Celexa (Citalopram) and Zoloft (Sertraline) to help with depressive symptoms or mood problems associated with dependent personality
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for 7 years 3 – One episode of acute gout 3 years ago. 4 - Chronic constipation for more than 3 years. 5 – 2 years history of depression. Social History 1 – Non smoker 2 – 1 unit of alcohol every night Drug History 1 – Citalopram 10 mg/day (selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor agent) for his depression 2 – Metformin 500 mg/3 a day (Biguanide agent) for his diabetic mellitus disease 3 – Tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day (Alpha blocker agent) for his benign prostatic hyperplasia
OUM Pharmacy intern : Merry Haroun PSA no: 901943 Question one A) 1-Moclobemide (competitively and reversibly MOA-A inhibitor) Dose: 300 mg daily in 1 or 2 doses initially, then after 2 weeks the dose increase as indicated to 450–600 mg daily in 1 or 2 doses. The maximum daily dose is 600 mg. 2-Mirtazapine (tetracyclic antidepressant) Dose: initially 15 mg at night then increase the dose gradually as indicated to 30 -45 mg at night, up to a maximum 60 mg. Moclobemide Counselling: It is best to
Delirium is an unexpected change within the brain that creates a sense of confusion and emotional disturbance. People who have delirium find it difficult to concentrate, remember things, focusing their attention and possible sleep disruption. The condition may present when a person goes through alcohol withdrawal, is recovering from surgery or as dementia. The different kinds of delirium are: • Delirium Tremens (DT’s) – occur during alcohol withdrawal following severe alcohol addiction. • Hyperactive
shows that the differences in people’s responses to antidepressant medication is thought to be based on differences in their genes (“Success or Failure…”2007). For example, people with the gene variation GRIK4 were 23% more likely to respond to citalopram than people without the gene. Even though some antidepressants like Tricyclics help 65% of patients, there is no way to determine which medication would work best with a patient’s body unless they try it. Medications take weeks to exert their
Marina Eskandrous Senior Project: Assignment 1: Article: “Side effects of antidepressants: An Overview” According to the DSM5 major depressive describes a person who is in a depressed mood for most of the day, nearly everyday. The person also has a diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the time. There may be significant weight loss or gain as a result of decrease or increase of appetite, respectively. The person may also experience insomnia or hyper insomnia nearly
Mr. A is a 45-years old Ethiopian man who lives in a Supportive living seniors apartment in Calgary, Sundial. He was approachable and engaging in conversation, and/or answering questions. Upon assessing his values, beliefs and understanding of ageing, he defines ageing as “a destiny”. Mr. A stated that “when mother gives birth, baby cry, and it is a destiny. It is genetics and we do not control it”. In 2006, Mr. A had problem with digestion and in 2014, he was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
was 23 and his grandmother has been recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. Sean has been experiencing low mood, irritability, weight gain, sleep disturbance and fatigue. The symptoms were present for more than 6 months. He has been prescribed Citalopram 40mg but his symptoms have not improved. He has a BDI-2 score of 27, HADS anxiety of 10 and HADS depression of 15. He describes himself as mildly depressed. His goal seems to be improving his situation and returning to
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a widely practiced intervention used to treat psychiatric disorders in specific groups of mental health patients.(1-3) A small electrical current is applied via electrodes attached to the patients head to induce a generalised cerebral seizure whilst the patient is sedated under a general anaesthetic.(4) The induction of seizures to treat psychiatric disorders originated from the historical observation that schizophrenic patients improved temporarily after a spontaneous
Escitalopram, the pure S-enantiomer of its racemic derivative, i.e. citalopram belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) class of anti-depressants. Ever since its introduction, it has now rapidly become one of the therapeutic mainstays for major depressive disorders and a spectrum of anxiety disorders. Despite escitalopram being a relatively safe SSRI, there have been a few reports implicating it as the offending agent
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD is a serious condition that can occur to people who have experienced a serious accident, natural disaster, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent rape, or other life-threatening events. It is also proven that women are twice as likely to develop post traumatic stress disorder than men, this is because women are ore likely to be victim to domestic violence and rape. PTSD can cause severe depression and anxiety
People check things twice, but what if you feel the urge to repeat things ten times. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by obsessions and compulsions. People use obsessions and compulsions to relieve their anxiety. Without treatment obsessions and compulsions can eventually take over a person’s life. These obsessions and compulsions can be treated with medication or therapy making a person’s life more bearable. Dr. Dorothy Grice had said in an interview with
The humanistic theory had much influence after the time of World War II toward the late 1950’s (Hansell & Damour, 2008). According to Dombeck, (2006), the humanistic approach was defined to be consciously reflective, allowing one to have the ability to experience self-determination. The humanistic approach combines philosophy, existentialism, and the hierarchy of needs that motivates every individual person on a unique level of growth potential; it worked to find the importance of life’s true meaning’s