Med List #4- ADHD, Anti-Anxiety, & Antidepressants Flashcards
Generic for:
Adderall, Adderall XR
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Common Strengths:
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
5 mg
10 mg
15 mg
20 mg
25 mg
30 mg
Common Frequency:
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
once daily
Indications:
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
ADHD
Narcolepsy
Counseling tips:
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Take in am (due to insomnia)
weight loss (from decreased appetite)
increased heart rate
dry mouth
headache
Generic for:
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
methylphenidate
Common strengths:
methylphenidate
Ritalin:
5mg
10 mg
20 mg
Concerta:
18 mg
27 mg
36 mg
54 mg
Common strengths:
methylphenidate
Ritalin:
5mg
10 mg
20 mg
Concerta:
18 mg
27 mg
36 mg
54 mg
Common Frequency:
methylphenidate
once daily
Indications:
methylphenidate
ADHD
Narcolepsy
Counseling Tips:
methylphenidate
Take in am (due to insomnia)
weight loss (from decreased appetite)
increased heart rate
dry mouth
headache
Generic for:
Lexapro
escitalopram
Common Strengths:
escitalopram
5 mg
10 mg
20 mg
Common Frequency:
escitalopram
once daily
Indications:
escitalopram
depression
anxiety
Counseling Tips:
escitalopram
headache
insomnia or drowsiness
sexual dysfunction
Generic for:
Effexor, Effexor XR
venlafaxine
Common Strengths:
venlafaxine
37.5 mg
75 mg
150 mg
225 mg
Common Frequency:
venlafaxine
once daily
Indications:
venlafaxine
depression
anxiety
panic disorder
social phobia