Drugs Flashcards
Abilify generic name
aripiprazole
Invega generic name
paliperidone
Risperdol generic name
risperidone
Zyprexa generic name
olanzapine
Haldol generic name
haliperidol
Klonopin generic name
clonazepam
Seroquel generic name
quetiapine
Cogentin generic name
benztropine
Ativan generic name
lorazapam
Lexipro generic name
escitalopram
Celexa generic name
citalopram
Effexor generic name
venlafaxine
Cymbalta generic name
duloxetine
Valium generic name
diazepam
Xanax generic name
alprazolam
Versed
midazolam
1st line treatment for depression
SSRIs, SNRIs, buproprion, mirtazapine
1st line treatment for schizophrenia
atypical antipsychotics: Zyprexa, Abilify, Risperdol, Invega, Seroquel, Geodon
Geodon generic name
ziprasidone
Treatment of panic disorder
SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs. Bridge with benzodiazepines for a few weeks while main treatment gets to therapeutic levels
Treatment for bipolar 1 with mania
mood stabilizers like Lithium, carbamazepine or valproic acid and atypical antipsychotics (Abilify, Zyprexa, Invega, Seroquel, Risperdol, Geodon)
Zoloft generic name
sertraline
Treatment for social phobia
CBT is the main treatment. SSRIs and SNRIs may be used long term.
Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
SSRIs, SNRIs
Only approved monotherapy approved for bipolar depression
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
What drug is used to boost neutrophils when on clozapine
Lithium
Pathway responsible for positive symptoms in schizophrenia
Mesolimbic
Pathway responsible for negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Mesocortical
Atypical antipsychotic with no weight gain
Ziprazidone (Geodon)
Typical antipsychotic used to treat hiccups
Chlorpromazine
Best antipsychotic to augment antidepressant therapy
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Mood stabilizer indicated for patients with antisocial disorder
Lithium
Positive affects of depression
Depressed mood, loss of happiness, loss of interest, loss of energy, decreased alertness, decreased self-confidence
Which monoamine is associated with reduced positive affects
Dopamine
Negative affects of depression
Depressed mood, guilt/disgust, fear/anxiety, hostility, irritability, loneliness
Monoamine associated with increased negative affects in depression
Serotonin
Most common depression drug for boosting dopamine when a patient displays decreased positive affects
Bupropion
