DPC Pychiatric Drugs Flashcards
Alprazolam
Xanax
Benzodiazepine (CIV)
Alprazolam dosage and indication
Tablet, Disintegrating tablet, ER tablet, Solution
- Anxiety 0.25-0.5mg TID
- Panic disorder 0.5mg TID, ER: 3-6mg QD
Amitriptyline
Elavil
Tricyclic Antidepressant
Amitriptyline dosage and indication
Tablet
1. Depression 75mg divided into 1-3 doses
Atomoxetine
Strattera
NE reuptake inhibitor (CNS stimulant)
Atomoxetine dosage and indication
Capsule
1. ADHD (weight based dosing)
Aripiprazole
Abilify
Antipsychotic
Aripiprazole dosage and indication
Tablet, Disintegrating tablet, Solution
- Bipolar disorder 10-15mg QD
- Schizophrenia 10-15mg QD
- Depression (adjunctive) 2-4mg QD
- Tourette’s disorder
Bupropion
Wellbutrin, Zyban
Monocyclic antidepressant
Bupropion dosage and indication
IR tablet, ER tablet
- Depression IR: 100mg BID-TID, ER: 150mg QD
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Smoking cessation ER: 150mg QD-BID
Buspirone
BuSpar
Antianxiety
Buspirone dosage and indication
Tablet
1. Anxiety 5mg BID-TID
Carbamazepine
Tegretol
Anticonvulsant
Carbamazepine dosage and indication
Tablet, Chewable tablet, ER tablet, Oral Suspension, ER capsule
- Epilepsy 200mg BID to 1200mg QD
- Trigeminal neuralgia 100mg q12h
Citalopram
Celexa
SSRI antidepressant
Citalopram dosage and indication
Tablet, Solution
1. Depression 20mg QD (max 40mg)
Clonazepam
Klonopin
Benzodiazepine (CIV)
Clonazepam dosage and indication
Tablet, Oral disintegrating tablet
- Panic disorder 0.25mg BID
- Seizure 2-8mg in 1-2 doses
Desvenlafaxine
Pristiq
SNRI
Desvenlafaxine dosage and indication
ER tablet
1. Depression 50mg QD
Diazepam
Valium
Benzodiazepine (CIV)
Diazepam dosage and indication
Tablet, Solution, Gel, Rectal syringe
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome 10mg TID-QID
- Anxiety 2-10mg BID-QID
- Seizure (adjunct) 2-10mg BID-QID
Divalproex
Depakote
Anticonvulsant
Divalproex dosage and indication
ER tablet, Delayed release tablet, Delayed relegation sprinkles, Oral Capsule
- Absence seizure 15mg/kg QD
- Complex partial seizures 10-15mg/kg/d
- Manic bipolar disorder 25mg/kg/d
- Migraine prophylaxis ER 500mg QD
Doxepin
Sinequan, Silenor
Tricyclic Antidepressant
Doxepin dosage and indication
Capsule, Tablet, Solution
- Depression, anxiety, alcoholism 25-75mg QD (max 300mg)
- Insomnia 6mg QD
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI
Duloxetine dosage and indication
Capsule, Delayed Release
- Anxiety 60mg QD to 120mg QD
- Depression 20-30mg BID or 60mg QD
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal pain 60mg QD to 120mg QD
Escitalopram
Lexapro
SSRI