Med List #4: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Antidepressants Flashcards
ADHD
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II), methylphenidate (C-II)
Anti-Depressants
escitalopram, venlafaxine, fluoxetine, duloxetine, sertraline, amitriptyline, trazodone, bupropion
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Brand Name
Adderall, Adderall XR
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Common Strengths
5mg, 10mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30mg
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Common Frequency
QD
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Indications/Use
- ADHD
- Narcolepsy
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Take in AM due to insomnia
- Weight loss from decreased appetite
- Increased heart rate
- Dry mouth
- Headache
methylphenidate (C-II): Brand Name
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
methylphenidate (C-II): Common Strengths
Ritalin: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Concerta: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg
methylphenidate (C-II): Common Frequency
QD
methylphenidate (C-II): Indications/Use
- ADHD
- Narcolepsy
methylphenidate (C-II): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Take in AM due to insomnia
- Weight loss from decreased appetite
- Increased heart rate
- Dry mouth
- Headache
escitalopram: Brand Name
Lexapro
escitalopram: Common Strengths
5mg, 10mg, 20mg
escitalopram: Common Frequency
QD
escitalopram: Indications/Use
- Depression
- Anxiety
escitalopram: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Headache
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Sexual dysfunction
venlafaxine: Brand Name
Effexor, Effexor XR
venlafaxine: Common Strengths
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
venlafaxine: Common Frequency
QD
venlafaxine: Indications/Use
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Social phobia
venlafaxine: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Headache
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Take with food if upset stomach
fluoxetine: Brand Name
Prozac, Sarafem
fluoxetine: Common Strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
fluoxetine: Common Frequency
QD
fluoxetine: Indications/Use
- Bipolar disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Major depressive disorder
- OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
- Panic disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD, Sarafem ONLY)
fluoxetine: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Sexual dysfunction
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Asthenia (lack of energy)
duloxetine: Brand Name
Cymbalta
duloxetine: Common Strengths
20mg, 30mg, 60mg
duloxetine: Common Frequency
QD
duloxetine: Indications/Use
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)
duloxetine: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Take with food if upset stomach occurs
sertraline: Brand Name
Zoloft
sertraline: Common Strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
sertraline: Common Frequency
QD
sertraline: Indications/Use
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
- PDD
- Social phobia
sertraline: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Headache
- Insomnia > drowsiness
- Take with food if upset stomach occurs
- Sexual dysfunction
amitriptyline: Brand Name
Elavil
amitriptyline: Common Strengths
10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
amitriptyline: Common Frequency
QD at bedtime (HS)
amitriptyline: Indications/Use
- Depression
- Non-FDA approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
amitriptyline: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Constipation
trazodone: Brand Name
Desyrel
trazodone: Common Strengths
50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg
trazodone: Common Frequency
Depression: BID, TID
Insomnia: 50mg tab QHS
trazodone: Indications/Use
- Depression
- Non-FDA approved use: insomnia
trazodone: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness
- Take with food to increase absorption
bupropion: Brand Name
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
bupropion: Common Strengths
Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Wellbutrin XL: 150mg, 300mg
bupropion: Common Frequency
SR dosing: 1 tab PO QD for 3-7 days, then 1 tab BID
XL dosing: 150mg tab QD for 3-7 days, then 300mg tab QD
bupropion: Indications/Use
Wellbutrin: Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Zyban: Smoking cessation
bupropion: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Insomnia
- Begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking