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Paroxetine (Paxil) Nursing Considerations


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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: Generic Name paroxetine Trade Name

Paxil

Indication

major depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety, PTSD

Action

block reuptake of serotonin in CNS

Therapeutic Class

antianxiety agent, antidepressant

Pharmacologic Class

SSRI

Nursing Considerations

• do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, serotonin syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, insomnia • decrease effectiveness of digoxin • increase bleeding with warfarin • assess for suicidal thoughts

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