drugs Flashcards

1
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Used to treat anxiety. Examples: diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

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Benzodiazepines

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Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin are examples of what

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Benzodiazepines

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An altnernative to Benzos. Used to treat anxiety and ADHD. Better for people recovering from drugs/alcohol

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Busprione (BuSpar)

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4
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Name some SSRI antidepressants

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Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil)

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5
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A third-generation antidepressant (better side effect profile). May be better than SSRI

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Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

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6
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This drug has been shown to be effective where other antipsychotics have failed

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clozapine (Clozaril)

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What disorder do these frequently treat: aripiprazole (Abilify), asenpine (Saphris)

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Schizophrenia

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Stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD in children

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Amphetamine & d-amphetamine compound (Adderall), Methlp[henidate (Ritalin)

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Chlorpromazine/Thorazine and clozapine/Clozaril treat what

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They are antipsychotics

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Diazepam and clonazepam treat what

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Anxiety (they are benzodiazepines)

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What do these treat: clomipramine/Anafranil and fluoxetine/Prozac

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OCD? They are anti-obsessional

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