ABOUT COURSE
This course provides proficient knowledge of Phenelzine, an MAOI- which demonstrates strong efficacy in major depressive disorder (MDD) with atypical features and comorbid social anxiety disorder.
The curriculum covers essential topics for prescribers including:
- Indications
- Dosage and Administration
- Mechanism of Action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Warnings
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Augmentation Strategies
- Recommended Lab Tests
- Therapeutic Levels
- Overdose Management
- Tapering/Withdrawal
- Use in Special Populations-
- Pregnancy,
- Lactation,
- Renal Impairment,
- Hepatic Impairment,
- Cardiac Impairment,
- Elderly,
- Children and Adolescents
- Important pearls based on years of practice.
- This course seeks to improve the clinical expertise of psychiatric nurse practitioners and other prescribers by offering the knowledge needed to prescribe and manage Phenelzine therapy effectively and safely.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Brand Names & Generic:
- Learn about brand names under which Phenelzine is marketed.
- Learn about different generic names under which Phenelzine is available in the market.
Indications:
- Learn the FDA-approved uses and potential off-label applications of Phenelzine.
- Know the dosages of all potential off-label uses.
Dosage and Administration:
- Understand different medication forms and their administration.
- Implement appropriate dosage and administration guidelines for Phenelzine in various clinical scenarios.
- Learn how to dose Phenelzine correctly and identify usual dosage ranges.
Pharmacological Effects:
- Explore the mechanisms of Phenelzine.
- Understand how Phenelzine works in the brain to treat depression and other conditions.
- Discuss the impact of Phenelzine on neurotransmitter levels and brain chemistry.
Pharmacokinetics:
- Absorption: Understand how Phenelzine is absorbed in the body.
- Distribution: Learn about the distribution of Phenelzine in the body.
- Metabolism: Discuss the metabolism of Phenelzine.
- Elimination: Understand how Phenelzine is eliminated from the body.
- Half-life: Know the half-life of Phenelzine and its clinical significance.
Drug Interactions:
- Identify common drug interactions with Phenelzine and strategies for managing them.
- Understand the mechanisms through which these interactions occur.
- Know which medications should be avoided with Phenelzine due to drug interactions.
Common Side Effects:
- Learn about the most common side effects of Phenelzine.
- Understand potential life-threatening side effects and how to manage them.
- Educate patients on what to expect and how to manage side effects.
Contraindications:
- Learn the conditions under which Phenelzine should not be used.
- Understand the reasons why these conditions are contraindicated.
Best Augmenting Combos for Partial Response:
- Learn about the best augmenting combinations for patients with partial response to Phenelzine.
- Discover effective strategies for augmenting Phenelzine therapy.
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of common augmentation strategies.
Recommended Lab Tests:
- Learn about recommended lab tests for safe and effective monitoring.
- Identify necessary lab tests to monitor patients on Phenelzine.
- Interpret lab results to guide treatment adjustments.
Therapeutic Monitoring:
- Apply strategies for therapeutic monitoring to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Know about the therapeutic blood levels for Phenelzine.
Overdose:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of Phenelzine overdose.
- Recognize early warning signs of overdose and effective management strategies.
Tapering/Withdrawal:
- Apply best practices for tapering and withdrawal of Phenelzine to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
- Follow the best protocols based on decades of clinical practice to safely taper Phenelzine.
- Educate patients on the process and expected symptoms of tapering.
Usage with Special Populations:
- Gain insights into the unique considerations for prescribing Phenelzine to special populations such as pregnancy, lactation, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, cardiac impairment, elderly, and children.
- Tailor Phenelzine dosage for special populations considering their unique needs.
- Understand the risks and benefits of Phenelzine use in these populations.
Important Pearls:
- Learn about essential clinical pearls to enhance practice and ensure patient safety.
- Understand the most important facts about Phenelzine based on decades of clinical practice.
- Apply practical tips and experiences from clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
