Clinical Psychiatric Medication Flashcards
fluoxetine
prozac
sertraline
zoloft
duloxetine
cymbalta
venlafaxine
effexor
other antidepressants
lexapro, paxil, celexa
aripiprazole
abilify
other antipsychotics
seroquel, risperdal, haldol
alprazolam
xanax
diazepam
valium
other benzodiazepines
end in -pam
methylphenidate
ritalin/concerta
amphetamine
adderall
other mood stabilizers
lithium
valproate
depakote
antidepressants
luoxetine (Prozac)
Sertraline (Zoloft), Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Others (Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa, etc.)
antipsychotics
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Others (Seroquel, Risperdal, etc.), Haldol
benzodiazepines
Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam (Valium), Others that end in –pam
stimulants
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), amphetamine (Adderall), others
mood stabilizers
Lithium, Valproate (Depakote)
disorders treated by mood stabilizers
bipolar
disorders treated by stimulants
ADHD
disorders treated by benzodiazepines
anxiety, panic, GAD, insomnia
mechanisms of action for benzodiazepines
Increase effect of GABA causing sedative or muscle relaxing properties
mechanisms of action for stimulants
Enhance activity in central nervous system, dopamine and norepinephrine
mechanisms of action for mood stabilizers
A little unclear… but clinically indicated to treat mood swings
concerns in prescribing benzodiazepenes
enzodiazepines-more controlled, often habit forming/addictive potential, slows everything down, safe in short term, can develop tolerance/ dependence /withdrawal including psychological dependence bc you think that’s why you can cope, not a good thing in terms of behavioral treatments (habituation), if treating anxiety you want to know if they’re on this and slowly decrease the dose, can be prescribed as needed (higher risk of psychological dependence) or on a daily basis (actual lower likelihood of dependence)
role and concerns of prescribing stimulants
role in executive function (attention/focus/organization/multitasking), everyone does benefit from these not just people w/ ADHD
