drugs Flashcards
Used to treat anxiety. Examples: diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Benzodiazepines
Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin are examples of what
Benzodiazepines
An altnernative to Benzos. Used to treat anxiety and ADHD. Better for people recovering from drugs/alcohol
Busprione (BuSpar)
Name some SSRI antidepressants
Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil)
A third-generation antidepressant (better side effect profile). May be better than SSRI
Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
This drug has been shown to be effective where other antipsychotics have failed
clozapine (Clozaril)
What disorder do these frequently treat: aripiprazole (Abilify), asenpine (Saphris)
Schizophrenia
Stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD in children
Amphetamine & d-amphetamine compound (Adderall), Methlp[henidate (Ritalin)
Chlorpromazine/Thorazine and clozapine/Clozaril treat what
They are antipsychotics
Diazepam and clonazepam treat what
Anxiety (they are benzodiazepines)
What do these treat: clomipramine/Anafranil and fluoxetine/Prozac
OCD? They are anti-obsessional