Drugs & Uses Flashcards
Common Antidepressants:
Tricyclics
Uses to treat: Depressive Disorders, panic disorders Common examples: Amitriptylene (elavil, Endep) Imipramine (Tofranil) Clomipramine (Anafranil) Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Desipramine (Norpramin) Protriptylene (Vivactil) Doxepin (Sinequan) Trimipramine (Surmontil)
Possible side effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, weight gain.
Common Antidepressants:
MAO Inhibitors
Used to treat: Depressive disorders that do not respond well to other antidepressants
Common examples:
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Tranclypromine (Parnate)
Possible side effects: low BP, drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, rash
Common Antidepressants:
SSRI’s (Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors *increase serotonin in the brain)
Used to treat: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, bulimia, social phobia, PTSD, PMS, BPD
Common examples: Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil) Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Sertraline (Zoloft)
Possible side effects: Fewer side effects than other antidepressants, more likely to depress libido
Common Antidepressants:
Other Antidepressants
Buproprion (Wellbutrin) - less likely to depress libido
Trazodone (Desyrel) - decreases insomnia
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) - serotonin & norepinephrine inhibitor
Mirtazapine (Remeron) decreases insomina
Venlafaxine (Effexor) - also approved for social anxiety disorder
Mood Stabilizers
Used to treat bipolar disorders
Common examples:
Lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Anti-convulsants: Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Valproic acid (Depakote), Topiramate (Topamax)
Anti-Anxiety Medications
Anxiety, Insomnia, tension, muscle spasams, agoraphobia, anticipatory anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, PTSD, tobacco use, alcohol withdrawal
Anti-Anxiety Medications:
Common Examples & Possible Side Effects
Common examples: Alprazolam (Xanax) Diazepam (Valium) Buspirone (Buspar) Halazepam (Paxipam) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) Clonazepam (Klonopin) Oxazepam (Serax) Chlorazepate (Tranxene) Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Possible side effects: most cause drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion. Breathing difficulties, headaches, nausea, nervousness, excitement, some addiction potential
Other Anti-Anxiety Medications:
Anti-Panic Agents
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Paroxetene (Paxil)
Other Anti-Anxiety Medications:
OCD Management
Clomipramine (Anafranil) Floxetine (Prozac) Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Paroxetine (Paxil) Sertraline (Zoloft)
Other Anti-Anxiety Medications:
Anti-Convulsants
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Carbamazepene (Tegretol)
Central Nervous System Stimulants:
Used to treat ADHD; reduce anxiety; impulsiveness
Atomoxetine hydrochloride (Strattera) Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (Focalin) Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritaline, Metadate, Concerta) Pemoline (Cylert)
Anti-Psychotics (Major Tranquilizers):
What they are used for & what they do
Used for: symptoms of schizophrenia, delirium, dementia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
They help reduce excitability, improve ability to communicate, lessen confusion & withdrawal, improve ability to separate reality and fantasy, & control hallucinations
Anti-Psychotics (Major Tranquilizers):
Typical Antipsychotics
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Perphenazine (Trilafon) Fluphenazine (Proxlixin, Permitil) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Haloperidol (Haldol) Thiothixene (Navane) Loxapine (Loxitane) Thioridazine (Mellaril) Molindone hydrochloride (Moban) Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Anti-Psychotics (Major Tranquilizers):
Atypical Antipsychotics
(more effective for negative symptoms of schizophrenia) Clozapine (clozaril) Quetiapine (Seroquel) Mesoridazine (Serentil) Risperidone (Risperdal) Lurasidone HCL (Latuda) Ziprasidone (Geodon) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Possible side effects: lethargy, sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, jitteriness, tardive dyskinesia (tremors, involuntary movements), rigidity
Alzheimer’s Disease Management
What they are used for, what they do, and common drugs
Used to treat mild to moderate dementia symptoms of Alzheimer's disease They delay cognitive deterioration (usually for no more than 6-12 months) Donezepil Hydrochloride (Aricept) Tacrine Hydrochloride (Cognex) Memantine Hydrochoride (Namenda)
