#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
BRAND NAME: fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
COMMON STRENGTHS: fluoxetine
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: fluoxetine
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: fluoxetine
- bipolar disorder
- bulimia nervosa
- major depressive disorder
- OCD
- panic disorder
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem only)
COUNSELING TIPS: fluoxetine
- sexual dysfunction
- anorexia
- diarrhea
- asthenia (lack of energy)
BRAND NAME: duloxetine
Cymbalta
COMMON STRENGTHS: duloxetine
20mg, 30mg, 60mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: duloxetine
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: duloxetine
- depression
- anxiety
- diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
- chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)
COUNSELING TIPS: duloxetine
- insomnia or drowsiness
- take with food if upset stomach occurs
BRAND NAME: sertraline
Zoloft
COMMON STRENGTHS: sertraline
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: sertraline
once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: sertraline
- depression
- panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- PDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
- social phobia
COUNSELING TIPS: sertraline
- headache
- insomnia > drowsiness
- take with food if upset stomach occurs
- sexual dysfunction
BRAND NAME: amitriptyline
Elavil
COMMON STRENGTHS: amitriptyline
10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: amitriptyline
once daily at bedtime
INDICATIONS/USE: amitriptyline
- depression
- non-FDA approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
COUNSELING TIPS: amitriptyline
- drowsiness
- weight gain
- constipation
BRAND NAME: trazodone
Desyrel
COMMON STRENGTHS: trazodone
50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: trazodone
- BID, TID (depression)
- 50mg tablet QHS (insomnia)
INDICATIONS/USE: trazodone
- depression
- non-FDA approved use: insomnia
COUNSELING TIPS: trazodone
- drowsiness
- take with food to increase absorption
BRAND NAME: buproprion
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
COMMON STRENGTHS: buproprion
- Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
- Wellbutrin XL: 150mg, 300mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: buproprion
- SR dosing: one tablet PO daily for 3-7days, then one BID
- XL dosing: one 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300mg tablet daily
INDICATIONS/USE: buproprion
- Wellbutrin: depression, seasonal affective disorder
- Zyban: smoking cessation
COUNSELING TIPS: buproprion
- insomnia
- begin 1 week before patient intents to quit smoking