A 76-year-old woman presents to her GP with low mood, lack o…
A 76-year-old woman presents to her GP with low mood, lack of interest in daily activities and insomnia following the loss of her husband. She is diagnosed with mild depression. The GP decides to prescribe a tricyclic antidepressant, dosulepin 75mg ON. Past Medical History Hypertension NSTEMI (2011) Hypercholestrolemia Medication History Aspirin 75mg OD Atorvastatin 80mg OD Ramipril 5mg OD Bisoprolol 2.5mg OD GTN Spray 400microg PRN NKDA Discuss the appropriateness of the GPs choice of first line agent for the patient with reference to NICE guidelines. (5 marks)