Med List #4: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Antidepressants Flashcards

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ADHD

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II), methylphenidate (C-II)

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Anti-Depressants

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escitalopram, venlafaxine, fluoxetine, duloxetine, sertraline, amitriptyline, trazodone, bupropion

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Brand Name

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Adderall, Adderall XR

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30mg

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Common Frequency

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QD

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Indications/Use

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  • ADHD
  • Narcolepsy
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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Take in AM due to insomnia
  • Weight loss from decreased appetite
  • Increased heart rate
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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methylphenidate (C-II): Brand Name

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Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

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methylphenidate (C-II): Common Strengths

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Ritalin: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Concerta: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg

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methylphenidate (C-II): Common Frequency

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QD

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methylphenidate (C-II): Indications/Use

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  • ADHD
  • Narcolepsy
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methylphenidate (C-II): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Take in AM due to insomnia
  • Weight loss from decreased appetite
  • Increased heart rate
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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escitalopram: Brand Name

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Lexapro

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escitalopram: Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 20mg

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escitalopram: Common Frequency

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QD

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escitalopram: Indications/Use

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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escitalopram: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Headache
  • Insomnia or drowsiness
  • Sexual dysfunction
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venlafaxine: Brand Name

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Effexor, Effexor XR

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venlafaxine: Common Strengths

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37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg

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venlafaxine: Common Frequency

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QD

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venlafaxine: Indications/Use

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic disorder
  • Social phobia
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venlafaxine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Headache
  • Insomnia or drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Take with food if upset stomach
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fluoxetine: Brand Name

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Prozac, Sarafem

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fluoxetine: Common Strengths

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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fluoxetine: Common Frequency

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QD

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fluoxetine: Indications/Use

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  • Bipolar disorder
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Major depressive disorder
  • OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
  • Panic disorder
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD, Sarafem ONLY)
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fluoxetine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Anorexia
  • Diarrhea
  • Asthenia (lack of energy)
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duloxetine: Brand Name

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Cymbalta

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duloxetine: Common Strengths

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20mg, 30mg, 60mg

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duloxetine: Common Frequency

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QD

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duloxetine: Indications/Use

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
  • Chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)
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duloxetine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Insomnia or drowsiness
  • Take with food if upset stomach occurs
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sertraline: Brand Name

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Zoloft

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sertraline: Common Strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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sertraline: Common Frequency

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QD

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sertraline: Indications/Use

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  • Depression
  • Panic disorder
  • OCD
  • PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • PDD
  • Social phobia
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sertraline: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Headache
  • Insomnia > drowsiness
  • Take with food if upset stomach occurs
  • Sexual dysfunction
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amitriptyline: Brand Name

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Elavil

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amitriptyline: Common Strengths

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10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

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amitriptyline: Common Frequency

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QD at bedtime (HS)

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amitriptyline: Indications/Use

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  • Depression
  • Non-FDA approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
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amitriptyline: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Drowsiness
  • Weight gain
  • Constipation
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trazodone: Brand Name

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Desyrel

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trazodone: Common Strengths

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50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg

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trazodone: Common Frequency

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Depression: BID, TID
Insomnia: 50mg tab QHS

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trazodone: Indications/Use

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  • Depression
  • Non-FDA approved use: insomnia
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trazodone: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Drowsiness
  • Take with food to increase absorption
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bupropion: Brand Name

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Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL

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bupropion: Common Strengths

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Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Wellbutrin XL: 150mg, 300mg

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bupropion: Common Frequency

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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

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bupropion: Indications/Use

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Wellbutrin: Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Zyban: Smoking cessation

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bupropion: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Insomnia
  • Begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking