Med List 2 - Psychotropics Flashcards
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (CS-II)
Frequency: 1 a day
Use: ADHD, Narcolepsy
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (CS-II) Brand names
Adderall
Adderall XR
Methylphenidate (C-II)
Frequency: 1 a day
Tx: ADHD, Narcolepsy
Methylphenidate (C-II) Brand names
Ritalin
Ritalin LA
Concerta
ADHD Counseling
-Take in AM due to insomnia
-Weight Loss from decreased appetite
-Increased Heart rate
-Dry Mouth
-Headache
Escitalopram
Frequency: 1 a day
Tx: Depression
Anxiety
Escitalopram counseling:
Headache
insomnia/drowsiness
Sexual dysfunction
Escitalopram brand name
Lexapro
Fluoxetine
Tx: Depression
OCD, Panic disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa, Sarafem: Premenstrual dysphoric Disorder (PDD)
Fluoxetine Counseling
Sexual dysfunction
Anorexia
Diarrhea
Asthenia (lack of energy)
Fluoxetine brand names
Prozac
Sarafem
Duloxetine
Tx: Depression
Anxiety
Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
Chronic Musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)
Frequency: once daily
Duloxetine counseling:
Insomnia or drowsiness
Take w/food if upset stomach occurs
Duloxetine brand names:
Cymbalta
Sertraline
Tx: Depression
Panic disorder
OCD
PTSD
PDD
Social phobia
Frequency: once daily
Sertraline counseling
Headache
Insomnia > drowsiness
Take w/food if upset stomach occurs
Sex dysfunction
Sertraline brand name
Zoloft
Bupropion frequency
SR: one tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one bid
XL dosing: One 150mg tablet daily 3-7 days; then 300 mg tablet daily