Depression medications Brand generics Flashcards

1
Q

Which Natural products may be helpful for depression?

A

St. John’s wort or SAMe

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

A

Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft)

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3
Q

The generic name for Prozac

A

Fluoxetine, SSRI

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4
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The generic name for Paxil

A

Paroxetine, SSRI

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5
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The generic name for Pexeva

A

Paroxetine, SSRI

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6
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The generic name for Brisdelle

A

Paroxetine, SSRI

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7
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The generic name for Zoloft

A

Sertraline, SSRI

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8
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The generic name for Celexa

A

Citalopram, SSRI

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9
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The generic name for Lexapro

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Escitalopram, SSRI

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10
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The generic name for Viibryd

A

Vilazodone, SSRI and 5-HT1A partial Agonist

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11
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The generic name for Trintellix

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

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12
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The generic name for Effexor

A

Venlafaxine, SNRI

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13
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The generic name for Cymbalta

A

Duloxetine, SNRI

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14
Q

The generic name for Pristiq

A

Desvenlafaxine

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15
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The generic name for Khedezla

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Desvenlafaxine

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16
Q

list the 4 indications for Venlafaxine (Effexor)

A

Depression, GAD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder

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17
Q

List the 5 indications for Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

A

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

18
Q

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

A

Citalopram doses > 40mg are NOT recommended

Escitalopram doses > 20mg are NOT recommended

19
Q

The generic name for Elavil

A

Amitriptyline, TCA (Tricylics) Block ACh and histamine receptors

20
Q

The generic name for Silenor

A

Doxepin, TCA (tricylics)

21
Q

What class of drug is Doxepin?

A

TCA (Tricylics)

22
Q

The generic name for Pamelor

A

Nortriptyline, TCA (tricylics)

23
Q

The generic name for Marplan

A

Isocarboxazid, MAO inhibitor

24
Q

The generic name for Nardil

A

Phenelzine, MAO inhibitor

25
Q

The generic name for Parnate

A

Tranylcypromine, MAO inhibitor

26
Q

The generic name for Wellbutrin

A

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor

27
Q

The generic name for Aplenzin

A

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor

28
Q

The generic name for Forfivo XL

A

Bupropion, Dopamine and Norepinerphrine Reuptake inhibitor

29
Q

The generic name for Contrave

A

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

30
Q

The generic name for Zyban

A

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

31
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The generic name for Remeron

A

Mirtazapine, Tetracyclic that works by alpha 2 antagonist effects,

32
Q

The generic name for Oleptro

A

Trazodone ER

33
Q

The generic name for Abilify

A

Aripiprazole, Antipsychotic

34
Q

The generic name for Symbyax

A

Olanzapine/fluoxetine, Antipsychotic

35
Q

The generic name for Seroquel

A

Quetiapine, Antipsychotic

36
Q

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

A

Bupropion, Avoid Mirtazapine

37
Q

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

A

Sertraline is the preferred SSRI, Avoid citalopram and escitalopram

38
Q

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

A

Duloxetine is indicated for both

39
Q

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

A

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

40
Q

Which one is contraindicated in patients at risk for seizures?

A

Bupropion