Antianxiety and substance abuse meds Flashcards
how long should a patient be treated for anxiety after stabilization
at least 12 months
brand name for alprazolam
xanax
brand name for buspirone
buspar
brand name for clonazepam
klonopin
brand name for diazepam
valium
brand name for gabapentin
neurontin
brand name for hydoxyzine
vistaril
brand name for lorazepam
ativan
brand name for propranolol
inderal
dosage range for aplrazolam to treat panic disorder
start at 1.5mg divided into 3 doses
range 5-6mg daily
FDA approved uses for xanax
GAD
panic disorder
off label uses for alprazolam
other anxiety disorders
PMDD
acute mania adjunct
acute psychosis adjunct
pregnancy risk with alprazolam
avoid
discontinuing antianxiety meds
taper all of them to avoid rebound anxiety, withdrawal symptoms, or seizures
contraindications for alprazolam
angle-closure glaucoma
starting dosage of buspirone
15mg BID at breakfast and lunch
dosage range for buspirone
20-60mg qd
FDA approved uses for buspirone
anxiety disorders
short term treatment
off label uses for buspirone
mixed anxiety/depression
tx resistant depression adjunct
pregnancy risk with buspirone
risk v benefit
starting dose for clonazepam
0.25mg divided BID
maintenance dosage range for clonazepam
0.5-4mg qd divided or at hs
FDA approved uses for clonazepam
panic disorder (with or without agorophobia)
off label uses for clonazepam
insomnia
labs to monitor for clonazepam
CBC
LFT
if seizures or medical illnesses
pregnancy risk for clonazepam
avoid
contraindications for clonazepam
angle-closure glaucoma
severe liver disease
initial dosage of diazepam
2-10mg 2-4x/day
maintenance range for diazepam
4-40mg daily in divided doses
FDA approved uses for diazepam
anxiety disorders
acute agitation