Drug groups Flashcards
Chlorpramazine
Haloperidol
Thioridazine
Fluphenizine
Traditional Antipsychotics
Clozapine
Risperidone
Olazapine
Quetiapine
Aripiprazol
Atypical Antipsychotics
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Citalopram
SSRI
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
Desvenlafaxine
SNRI
Buproprion
NDRI
Amitriptyline
Imipramine
Clomipramine
Doxepin
Tricyclics
Phenelzine
Isocarboxazid
Tranylcypromine
MAOI’s
Diazepam
Alprazolam
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepines
Thiopental
Amobarbital
Secobarbital
Barbiturates
Buspirone
Azaporione
Propranolol
Beta blocker
Carbamazepine
Valproic Acid
Anticonvulsants
Tacrine
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Galantamine
Mematine
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Tacrine (too high risk)
Donepezil (mild, moderate and severe sx)
Mematine (only for severe sx)
Methylphenidate
Pemoline
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Psychostimulants
Atomoxetine
Guanfacine
Clonidine
Tricyclics & NDRI
Second & third line treatment for ADHD
Tx Tobacco Use
Nicotine replacement
Bupropion
Varenidine
SSRI vs. Tricyclics in effectiveness
Same effectiveness for depression
SSRI - less likely to overdose
SSRI - less cardio toxic
Drugs that treat neuroleptic pain
SNRI’s
Tricyclics
SSRI vs. MAOI’s in effectiveness
MAOIs are effective but may not be significantly more effective than SSRIs.
Drug most useful for reducing daytime sleepiness, improving nighttime sleep, and reducing cataplex in those with narcolepsy
sodium oxybate
