Drugs to know from ppt. Flashcards

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Alprazolam (Xanax®)

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Tx of anxiety and panic attacks

Benzo

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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium®)

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tx of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, preoperative anxiolytic. -Benzo

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Diazepam (Valium®) prototype Benzo

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tx of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle relaxant, antiepileptic, antitetanus, preoperative anxiolytic
Benzo

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Lorazepam (Ativan®)-

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anxiety, preanesthesia anxiolytic.-Benzo

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Temazepam (Restoril®)-

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Hypnotic, tx of insomnia.-Benzo

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Triazolam (Halcion®)

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Hypnotic, tx of insomnia.-Benzo

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Phenobarbital-Prototype Barbiturate

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sedative-hypnotic; control of seizures; preanesthetic

Barb

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Amobarbital

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sedative-hypnotic; convulsions; manic reactions

Barb

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Pentobarbital

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sedative-hypnotic; preanesthetic

killed Marilyn Monroe

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Secobarbital

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Preanesthetic sedation; convulsive seizures of tetanus

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What happens with GABA? Benzo vs. Barbit

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GABA is an inhibitory NT. Blocks over-firing of nerve cells in CNS. Both s Increase the Duration of the GABA channel openings.

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Imipramine (Tofranil®)- Prototype TCA

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TCA -Relief of symptoms of depression; enuresis in children older than 6 years, off-label consideration— control of chronic pain.

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Amitryptiline (Elavil®)

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TCA, for depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Tx. Resistant Depression. Chronic pain: Fibromyalgia, NP Pain, HA, Chronic Back pain. From skyscape.

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Nortriptyline (Pamelor®)

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TCA for Various Depression. Off Label for Chronic Neurogenic Pain.. skyscape.

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Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

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MAOI-Used for patients who do not respond to or cannot take newer, safer antidepressants

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Phenelzine (Nardil) Prototype MAOI

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Used for some patients who do not respond to newer, safer antidepressants

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Tranylcypromine (Parnate)

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MAOI- Used for adult outpatients with reactive depression

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Fluoxetine (Prozac®)-Prototype SSRI

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Tx of depression, bulimia, OCDs, panic disorders, PMDD in adults; also under investigation for Tx of other psychiatric disorders, including obesity, alcoholism, chronic pain, and various neuropathies

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Paroxetine (Paxil®)

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SSRI-Tx of depression, OCDs, PMDD, PTSD reaction, social anxiety disorders, GAD, and various panic disorders in adults; also under investigation for treatment of chronic headache, diabetic neuropathy, and hot flashes

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Sertraline (Zoloft®)

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SSRI-Tx of depression, OCDs, social anxiety disorder, post- traumatic stress disorder, panic disorders, PMDD

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Citalopram (Celexa®)

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SSRI-Tx of depression in adults has also been used to treat panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), obsessive–compulsive disorders (OCDs), social phobias, trichotillomania, PTSD

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)

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SSRI-Major Depressive Disorder
Diabetic Neuropoathic pain
GAD
Fibromyalgia
Chronic musculoskeletal pain and Stress Urinary incontinence (skyscape)
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Escitalopram (Lexapro®)

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SSRI-Tx major depressive disorder, maintenance of patients with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

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Weakly blocks reuptake of NE, dopamine, 5HT. Treats depression and at lower doses can be used as a smoking cessation agent.

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Trazodone (Desyrel)

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Mainly blocks 5HT. Many CNS side effects and dose needs to be high for antidepressant use. Mainly used for sleep aid. Can cause priapism (prolonged erection lasting >4hrs)

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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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Mildly blocks reuptake of NE, 5HT and dopamine. Used for GAD, SAD, decreases addictive behavior. Has fewer CNS side effects than trazodone-available in sustained release.

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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine®)

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Typical Antipsychotic-Decrease pre-op restlessness, intermittent porphyria, control N/V, intractable hiccups

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Haloperidol (Haldol®)

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Typical Antipsychotic-treats acute psych situations and available IV for use when swallowing difficulties are present

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Prochlorperazine (Compazine®)

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Typical Antipsychotic-used to control N/V associated with chemo and surgery. Available oral, parenteral and rectal

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin ®, Concerta ®)

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CNS Stimulant Tx of ADD and Narcolepsy

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Atomoxetine (Strattera ®)

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CNS Stimulant-Tx of ADD

Modafinil (Provigil ®)-Tx of Narcolepsy

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Modafinil (Provigil ®)

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CNS Stimulant-Tx of Narcolepsy

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Clozapine (Clozaril®)-

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Atypical Antipsychotic-Tx schizophrenia Important to monitor WBC count and compliance-only give 1wk supply at a time

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Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)

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Atypical Antipsychotic-Txs bipolar and agitation

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Quetiapine (Seroquel®)

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Atypical Antipsychotic-short term Tx of acute manic episodes a/w bipolar

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Risperidone (Risperdal®)

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Atypical Antipsychotic-Tx irritability and aggression a/w autistic d/o in children and adolescents, as well as for acute manic episodes of bipolar

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Drugs Used to Treat Mania/Bipolar Disease

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Lithium salts (Lithane, Lithotabs)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)

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Normal Lithium serum levels

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*Normal therapeutic serum level is 0.6-1.2mEq/L

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Effects for Lithium serum levels > 1.2 but less than 1.5:

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Effects directly related to the lithium serum level: lethargy, slurred speech, muscle weakness, nausea, and vomiting

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Levels 1.5 to 2:

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Effects directly related to the lithium serum level: Intensification of rxn. Plus ECG changes. rxn = lethargy, slurred speech, muscle weakness, nausea, and vomiting

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Levels 2 to 2.5:

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Effects directly related to the lithium serum level: ataxia, clonic movements, hyper-reflexia, and seizures

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Levels greater than 2.5:

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Effects directly related to the lithium serum level: complex multi-organ toxicity and significant risk of death

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Buprenorphine (Buprenex)

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Treats mild to moderate pain

Narcotic Agonists–Antagonists

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Butorphanol (Stadol, Stadol NS)

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Preoperative medication
Relieves moderate to severe pain
Narcotic Agonists–Antagonists

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Nalbuphine (Nubain)

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Treats moderate to severe pain
Adjunct for general anesthesia
Relieves pain during labor and delivery
Narcotic Agonists–Antagonists

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Pentazocine (Talwin) prototype med

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Relief of moderate to severe pain during labor and delivery; treatment of postpartum pain; used as an adjunct to general anesthesia
Preferred drug for patients switched from parenteral to oral forms after surgery or labor
Narcotic Agonists–Antagonists

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Naloxone (Narcan)

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Reverses adverse effects of narcotics; diagnoses suspected acute narcotic overdose
Narcotic Antagonist

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Nalmefene (Revex)

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Reverses the effects of narcotics; manages known or suspected narcotic overdose
Narcotic Antagonist

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Naltrexone (ReVia)

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Used orally in the management of alcohol or narcotic dependence
Narcotic Antagonist

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Fluoxetine Prototype SSRI

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Treatment of depression, obsessive– compulsive disorders, bulimia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorders; off-label uses include chronic pain, alcoholism, neuropathies, obesity.
*Widely used to tx depression in adolescents. Off label usage for kids as young as 6 months.

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Phenelzine Prototype MAOI

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Tx depression pt. who are unresponsive or other antidepressive therapy is contraindicated. *Food interactions-potentially fatal HTN crisis. Tyramine containing foods.

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Imipramine Prototype TCA

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Tx depression; enuresis in children 6+ years, off-label consideration— control of chronic pain.

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Phenobarbital Prototype Barbiturate

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Sedation, short-term Tx insomnia, long-term Tx tonic–clonic seizures and cortical focal seizures, emergency control of certain acute convulsive episodes, preanesthetic

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Diazepam Prototype Benzo

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Mgmt. of anxiety disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal, muscle relaxation, treatment of tetanus, antiepileptic adjunct in status epilepticus, Pre-Op relief of anxiety and tension.