Auvelity Case Study on a patient with depression who will be treated with Auvelity
Paper details:
The patient also has a secondary diagnosis of hypertension.
Section 1- introduce patient and illness to be treated (depression). Talk about the epidemiology of depression. Briefly mention the secondary diagnosis (
hypertension). Summarize the current treatment guidelines for depression.
Section 2
FDA approval and cost of Auvelity
Describe mechanism of action, indications for usage, usual dose, adverse effects, contraindications, drug interactions, and appropriate patient care
Section 3
Does this medication have clear advantages or disadvantages for this patient as compared to other similar medications?
Include an Analysis of clinical trial
Discussion of patient care issues
Section 4
Discuss Important considerations in prescribing this medication to this particular patient
Section 5
Role of provider in caring for this patient
Rationale for determining if this medication should be part of the treatment plan for this patient
Does having a secondary issue of hypertension relevant to this decision?
Conclusion
Should have 8 medical level peer reviewed references. All within past 4 years
