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PHRM 822 Med Lists > List 4 ADHD, Anti-Anxiety, and Anti-Depression > Flashcards

List 4 ADHD, Anti-Anxiety, and Anti-Depression Flashcards

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Adderall is…

A

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, a CII

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Adderall (amph/dextroamph) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 20mg XR capsule daily

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Adderall (amph/dextroamph) indications

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ADHD

narcolepsy

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Adderall (amph/dextroamph) counseling tips

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Take in morning, dry mouth, HA, increase in HR, weight loss

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Concerta is…

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methylphenidate, a CII

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Concerta (methylphenidate) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, or 54mg tablet daily in the morning (MAX 72mg/day)

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Concerta (methylphenidate) indications

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ADHD

narcolepsy

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Concerta (methylphenidate) counseling tips

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Take in morning, dry mouth, HA, increase in HR, weight loss

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Xanax (alprazolam) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 0.5mg tablet three times a day – C-IV

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Xanax (alprazolam) indications

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Anxiety

Panic disorder

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Xanax (alprazolam) counseling tips

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Confusion, drowsiness enhanced by alcohol, do NOT stop suddenly if taking routinely

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Lexapro (escitalopram) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 10mg tablet once a day

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Lexapro (escitalopram) indications

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Depression

Anxiety

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Lexapro (escitalopram) counseling tips

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HA, insomnia OR drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, general antidepressant tips

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What are the four common antidepressant counseling tips?

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Report s/sx of worsening depression, behavior changes, suicidal thoughts to healthcare provider
May need to taper up or down but do it with prescriber
May take 2-6 weeks to achieve effect
Avoid alcohol (intensifies side effects)
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 75mg capsule once a day (MAX 225mg/day)

17
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine) indications

A

Depression
Anxiety
Panic disorder
Social phobia

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Effexor XR (venlafaxine) counseling tips

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HA, insomnia OR drowsiness, dry mouth, take with food to prevent upset, common tips

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Cymbalta (duloxetine) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 30mg or 60 mg capsule once a day

MAX 120mg/day

20
Q

Cymbalta (duloxetine) indications

A

Depression
Anxiety
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (fibromyalgia)

21
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) counseling tips

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Insomnia OR drowsiness, take with food to prevent upset, common tips

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Zoloft (sertraline) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 50mg tablet daily

MAX 200mg/day

23
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Zoloft (sertraline) indications

A

Depression
Panic disorder
OCD, PTSD, PDD,
Social phobia

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Zoloft (sertraline) counseling tips

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HA, insomnia > drowsiness, take with food to prevent upset, sexual dysfunction, common tips

25
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Elavil (amitriptyline) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 50mg tablet at bedtime

MAX 300mg/day

26
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Elavil (amitriptyline) indications

A

Depression
Chronic pain
Migraine prevention
Insomnia

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Elavil (amitriptyline) counseling tips

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Drowsiness, weight gain, constipation, common tips

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Desyrel (trazodone) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

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One 50mg tablet 2-3 times daily (depression)
or one 50mg tablet at bedtime (insomnia)
(MAX 400mg/day)

29
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Desyrel (trazodone) indications

A

Depression

Insomnia

30
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Desyrel (trazodone) counseling tips

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Drowsiness, take with food to increase absorption, common tips

31
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Wellbutrin SR (buproprion) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

A

One 150mg SR tablet once a day for 3-7 days then twice a day
(MAX 450mg/day)

32
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Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) indications

A

Depression
SAD
Smoking cessation

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Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) counseling tips

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Insomnia, begin 1 week before patient stops smoking, common tips

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