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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
