Depression medications Brand generics

Question 1

Which Natural products may be helpful for depression?

Answer 1

St. John’s wort or SAMe

Question 2

Which 2 SSRIs can be use for Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Answer 2

Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft)

Question 3

The generic name for Prozac

Answer 3

Fluoxetine, SSRI

Question 4

The generic name for Paxil

Answer 4

Paroxetine, SSRI

Question 5

The generic name for Pexeva

Answer 5

Paroxetine, SSRI

Question 6

The generic name for Brisdelle

Answer 6

Paroxetine, SSRI

Question 7

The generic name for Zoloft

Answer 7

Sertraline, SSRI

Question 8

The generic name for Celexa

Answer 8

Citalopram, SSRI

Question 9

The generic name for Lexapro

Answer 9

Escitalopram, SSRI

Question 10

The generic name for Viibryd

Answer 10

Vilazodone, SSRI and 5-HT1A partial Agonist

Question 11

The generic name for Trintellix

Answer 11

Vortioxetine, SSRI, 5HT Receptor Antagonist, 5-HT1A Agonist

Question 12

The generic name for Effexor

Answer 12

Venlafaxine, SNRI

Question 13

The generic name for Cymbalta

Answer 13

Duloxetine, SNRI

Question 14

The generic name for Pristiq

Answer 14

Desvenlafaxine

Question 15

The generic name for Khedezla

Answer 15

Desvenlafaxine

Question 16

list the 4 indications for Venlafaxine (Effexor)

Answer 16

Depression, GAD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder

Question 17

List the 5 indications for Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Answer 17

Depression, GAD, Peripheral Neuropathy (Pain), Fibromyalgia, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Question 18

What doses are not recommend for Cistalopram and escitalopram due to QT prolongation?

Answer 18

Citalopram doses > 40mg are NOT recommended

Escitalopram doses > 20mg are NOT recommended

Question 19

The generic name for Elavil

Answer 19

Amitriptyline, TCA (Tricylics) Block ACh and histamine receptors

Question 20

The generic name for Silenor

Answer 20

Doxepin, TCA (tricylics)

Question 21

What class of drug is Doxepin?

Answer 21

TCA (Tricylics)

Question 22

The generic name for Pamelor

Answer 22

Nortriptyline, TCA (tricylics)

Question 23

The generic name for Marplan

Answer 23

Isocarboxazid, MAO inhibitor

Question 24

The generic name for Nardil

Answer 24

Phenelzine, MAO inhibitor

Question 25

The generic name for Parnate

Answer 25

Tranylcypromine, MAO inhibitor

Question 26

The generic name for Wellbutrin

Answer 26

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor

Question 27

The generic name for Aplenzin

Answer 27

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor

Question 28

The generic name for Forfivo XL

Answer 28

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor

Question 29

The generic name for Contrave

Answer 29

Bupropion + Nalrexone, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor/ ________ -for weight management

Question 30

The generic name for Zyban

Answer 30

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor --> for smoking cessation

Question 31

The generic name for Remeron

Answer 31

Mirtazapine, Tetracyclic that works by alpha 2 antagonist effects,

Question 32

The generic name for Oleptro

Answer 32

Trazodone ER

Question 33

The generic name for Abilify

Answer 33

Aripiprazole, Antipsychotic

Question 34

The generic name for Symbyax

Answer 34

Olanzapine/fluoxetine, Antipsychotic

Question 35

The generic name for Seroquel

Answer 35

Quetiapine, Antipsychotic

Question 36

Which medication should you use if the patient is trying to lose weight?

Answer 36

Bupropion, Avoid Mirtazapine

Question 37

Which medication should you use if the patient has cardiac issues?

Answer 37

Sertraline is the preferred SSRI, Avoid citalopram and escitalopram

Question 38

Which medication do you want to use if the patient has depression and pain?

Answer 38

Duloxetine is indicated for both

Question 39

Which medication should you use in patients with insomnia and low body weight (i.e., weight gain is desirable)?

Answer 39

Mirtazapine side effects may be beneficial (sedation and weight gain)

Question 40

Which one is contraindicated in patients at risk for seizures?

Answer 40

Bupropion