#4 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anti-Depressants Flashcards
BRAND NAME: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II)
Adderall, Adderall XR
COMMON STRENGTHS: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II)
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II)
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II)
- ADHD
- narcolepsy
COUNSELING TIPS: amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II)
- take in AM due to insomnia
- weight loss from decreased appetite
- increases heart rate
- dry mouth
- headache
BRAND NAME: methylphenidate (C-II)
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
COMMON STRENGTHS: methylphenidate (C-II)
- Ritalin: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
- Concerta: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: methylphenidate (C-II)
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: methylphenidate (C-II)
- ADHD
- narcolepsy
COUNSELING TIPS: methylphenidate (C-II)
- take in AM due to insomnia
- weight loss from decreased appetite
- increases heart rate
- dry mouth
- headache
BRAND NAME: escitalopram
Lexapro
COMMON STRENGTHS: escitalopram
5mg, 10mg, 20mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: escitalopram
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: escitalopram
- depression
- anxiety
COUNSELING TIPS: escitalopram
- headache
- insomnia or drowsiness
- sexual dysfunction
BRAND NAME: venlafaxine
Effexor, Effexor XR
COMMON STRENGTHS: venlafaxine
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: venlafaxine
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: venlafaxine
- depression
- anxiety
- panic disorder
- social phobia
COUNSELING TIPS: venlafaxine
- headache
- insomnia or drowsiness
- dry mouth
- take with food if upset stomach