Return to course: Paroxetine (Paxil) Medication

Paroxetine (Paxil) Medication

Lessons

Paroxetine Brand Name & Introduction

Paroxetine Indications

Paroxetine Dosage & Adminstration

Paroxetine Pharmacological Effects

Paroxetine Pharmacokinetics & Warning

Paroxetine Drug Interactions

Paroxetine Common Side Effects

Paroxetine Contraindication & Augmentation For Partial Response

Paroxetine Recommended Lab Test & Overdose

Paroxetine Tapering/Withdrawal

Paroxetine Special Populations

Paroxetine Important Pearls

Paroxetine Quiz

Paroxetine PDF

Paroxetine Quiz

Q1. Paroxetine belongs to which class of antidepressants?

A) SSRI

B) SNRI

C) TCA

D) MAOI

Q2. What is the starting dose of Paroxetine for treating major depressive disorder (MDD)

A) 10 mg once daily

B) 20 mg once daily

C) 30 mg once daily

D) 40 mg once daily

Q3. Which side effect is most commonly associated with Paroxetine unlike other SSRIs?

A) Sexual dysfunction

B) Weight gain

C) Hypertension

D) Tachycardia

Q4. Paroxetine is contraindicated in combination with which of the following medications due to the risk of serotonin syndrome?

A) MAO inhibitors

B) Benzodiazepines

C) Beta-blocker

D) Antihistamines

Q5. Which serious adverse effect is associated with Paroxetine, particularly when taken during pregnancy?

A) Congenital malformations

B) QT prolongation

C) Hepatotoxicity

D) Seizures

Q6. Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the metabolism of Paroxetine?

A) CYP2D6

B) CYP3A4

C) CYP1A2

D) CYP2C19

Q7. What is the black box warning associated with Paroxetine?

A) Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults

B) Risk of serotonin syndrome

C) Hepatotoxicity

D) Risk of hypertensive crisis

Q8. Which augmentation strategy may be used with Paroxetine for partial response in depression?

A) Antipsychotics

B) Mood stabilizers

C) Psychostimulants

D) All of the above

Q9. What is the recommended tapering strategy for discontinuing Paroxetine?

A) Reduce by 25% every week

B) Reduce by 50% every week

C) Stop immediately

D) Taper over a month with 10% dose reduction weekly

Q10.Which of the following conditions should be closely monitored in patients taking Paroxetine?

A) Hyponatremia

B) Hyperglycemia

C) Hyperlipidemia

D) Hypertension

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