Exam 3 Medications Flashcards by Lani Manners

SSRI action

block reuptake of serotonin

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SSRI common drugs

fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, fluvoxamine

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SSRI indications

improve mood
reduce anxitey

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SSRI side effects

nausea, restlessless, sleep disturbances, sexual dysfunction

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SSRI warning

serotonin syndrime

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SNRI
- action

increase serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse by inhibiting neuronal reuptake

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SNRI
- common drugs

venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran

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SNRI
- side effects

excessive sweating. increase blood pressure and heart rare

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lithium therapeutic range

0.8-1.4

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lithium toxic range

1.5+

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lithium is used for

mood stabilization

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lithium notes

blood draws, renal function, salt intake, water balance

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lithium signs of toxicity

Gi upset, course hand tremor, confusion, sedation

ataxia, blurred vision, seizures

convulsions, oliguria, death

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MAOI action

inhibit action of MAO enzymes, preventing destruction of monamines

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MAOI common drugs

phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranycypromaine, selegiline

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MAOI common side effects

orthostatic hypotension, weakness, constipation, insomnia

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MAOI warning

avoid tyramine foods or lead to hypertensive crisis

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Lamotrigine class

anticonvulsant

lamotrigine serious side effects

Steven johnson

Buspar warning

takes several weeks for antianxitey onset

benzo action

promote activity of GABA

benzo common drugs

alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam

benzo side effects

sedation, ataxia, amnesia

benzo warning

abuse potential, physical dependence, possible withdrawl, must taper

TCA action

blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

TCA common drugs

clompramine, amitriptyline, desirpramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline

TCA common side effects

anti SLUD

TCA warning

overdose is fatal

second gen antipsychotics action

serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonists

second gen antipsychotics common drugs

clozapine risperidone olanzapine aripiprazole caripraszine quetiapine ziprasidone brexipipirazole

second gen antipsychotics use

positive and negative symptoms improve irritability

second gen antipsychotics adverse effects

weight gain hyperglycemia metabolic syndrome CV impairment impaired swallowing prolongation of QT interval liver impairment

first gen antipsychotics action

antagonize dopamine

first gen antipsychotics common drugs

chlorpromazine, haloperidol

first gen antipsychotics use

positive symptoms

first gen antipsychotics adverse effects

EPS gynecomastia NMS sedation antislud dizziness impaired swallowing orthostatic hypotension lowered seizure threshold prolong QT interval liver impairment

valproate class

anticonvulsant

valproate adverse effects

sedation, weight gain, tremors

valproate serious side effects

thrombocytopenia pancreatitis hepatic failure

stimulants action

increase attention, reduce impulsivity/ restlessness/ distractibility

stimulant common drugs

ritalin aderall

stimulant side effects

insomnia appetite suppression headache abdominal pain leathery

clozapine drug specific warning

NEUTROPENIA agranulocytosis