Medication List 2 Flashcards

1
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ADHD medications

A

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
methylphenidate

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2
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generic name of Adderall, Adderall XR

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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3
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brand name of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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Adderall, Adderal XR

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4
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common frequency of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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once daily

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5
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indications/use for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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ADHD, narcolepsy

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6
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counseling tips for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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take in AM due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increases heart rate
dry mouth
headache

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7
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generic name of Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

A

methylphenidate

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8
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brand name of methylphenidate

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Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

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9
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common frequency for methylphenidate

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once daily

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10
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indications/use for methylphenidate

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ADHD, narcolepsy

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11
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counseling tips/info for methylphenidate

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take in AM due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increases heart rate
dry mouth
headache

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12
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antidepressants

A

escitalopram
fluoxetine
duloxetine
sertraline
bupropion

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13
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generic name of Lexapro

A

escitalopram

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14
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brand name for escitalopram

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Lexapro

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15
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common frequency for escitalopram

A

once daily

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16
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indications/use for escitalopram

A

depression, anxiety

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17
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counseling tips/info for escitalopram

A

headache
insomnia or drowsiness
sexual dysfunction

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18
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generic name for Prozac, Sarafem

A

fluoxetine

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19
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brand name for fluoxetine

A

Prozac, Sarafem

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20
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common frequency for fluoxetine

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once daily

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21
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indications/use for fluoxetine

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depression, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa
Sarafem: premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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22
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counseling tips/info for fluoxetine

A

sexual dysfunction
anorexia
diarrhea
asthenia (lack of energy)

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23
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generic name for Cymbalta

A

duloxetine

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24
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brand name for duloxetine

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Cymbalta

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25
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common frequency for duloxetine

A

once daily

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26
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indications/use for duloxetine

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depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)

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27
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generic name for Zoloft

A

sertraline

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28
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brand name for sertraline

A

Zoloft

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29
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common frequency for sertraline

A

once daily

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30
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indications/use for sertraline

A

depression, panic disorder, ODC, PTSD, PDD, social phobia

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31
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counseling tips/info for sertraline

A

headache
insomnia > drowsiness
take with food if upset stomach occurs
sexual dysfunction

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32
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generic name of Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

A

bupropion

33
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brand name for bupropion

A

Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

34
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common frequency for bupropion

A

SR: one tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one bid
XL: one 150 mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300 mg tablet daily

35
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indications/use for bupropion

A

Wellbutrin: depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Zyban: smoking cessation

36
Q

counseling tips/info for bupropion

A

insomnia
begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking

37
Q

atypical antipsychotics

A

olanzapine
quetiapine
aripiprazole

38
Q

generic name for Zyprexa

A

olanzapine

39
Q

brand name for olanzapine

A

Zyprexa

40
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common frequency for olanzapine

A

once daily

41
Q

indications/use for olanzapine

A

bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment resistant depression (with fluoxetine)

42
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counseling tips/info for olanzapine

A

drowsiness
weight gain: up to 40 lbs in 40 days
increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasams)
decreased sex drive

43
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generic name for Seroquel

A

quetiapine

44
Q

generic name for Seroquel

A

quetiapine

45
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common frequency for quetiapine

A

once daily

46
Q

indications/use for quetiapine

A

bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
depression

47
Q

counseling tips/info for quetiapine

A

drowsiness
weight gain
increased BP, tachycardia
increased appetite
dizziness

48
Q

generic name for Abilify

A

aripiprazole

49
Q

brand name for aripiprazole

A

Abilify

50
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common frequency for aripiprazole

A

once daily

51
Q

indications/use for aripiprazole

A

bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment resistant depression (adjunct)
irritability associated with autistic disorder

52
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counseling tips/info for aripiprazole

A

drowsiness or insomnia
weight gain
movement disorders

53
Q

anticonvulsants

A

lamotrigine
divalproex sodium
levetiracetam

54
Q

generic name for Lamictal

A

lamotrigine

55
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brand name for lamotrigine

A

Lamictal

56
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common frequency for lamotrigine

A

daily, BID

57
Q

indications/use for lamotrigine

A

seizures
bipolar disorder

58
Q

counseling tips/info for lamotrigine

A

nausea/vomiting
drowsiness/dizziness
skin rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome): titrate dose to avoid
visual disturbances

59
Q

generic name for Depakote (DR), Depakote ER

A

divalproex sodium

60
Q

brand name for divalproex sodium

A

Depakote (DR), Depakote ER

61
Q

common frequency for divalproex sodium

A

DR: TID
ER: once daily

62
Q

indications/use for divalproex sodium

A

seizures
bipolar disorder
migraine prevention

63
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counseling tips/info for divalproex sodium

A

drowsiness/dizziness
tremor
muscle weakness
upset stomach: may take with food

64
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generic name for Keppra, Keppra XR

A

levetiracetam

65
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brand name for levetiracetam

A

Keppra, Keppra XR

66
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common frequency for levetiracetam

A

Keppra: BID
Keppra XR: once daily

67
Q

indications/use for levetiracetam

A

seizures

68
Q

counseling tips/info for levetiracetam

A

drowsiness/dizziness
asthenia
headache

69
Q

insomnia

A

trazodone
zolpidem

70
Q

generic name for Desyrel

A

trazodone

71
Q

brand name for trazodone

A

Desyrel

72
Q

common frequency for trazodone

A

depression: BID, TID
insomnia: once daily at bedtime

73
Q

indications/use for trazodone

A

depression
non FDA approved use: insomnia

74
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counseling tips/info for trazodone

A

drowsiness
take with food to increase absorption

75
Q

generic name for Ambien, Ambien CR

A

zolpidem

76
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brand name for zolpidem

A

Ambien, Ambien CR

77
Q

common frequency for zolpidem

A

once daily at bedtime

78
Q

indications/use for zolpidem

A

insomnia (short term treatment)

79
Q

counseling tips/info for zolpidem

A

take within 20 min of bedtime
get >8 hours of rest: may cause next day drowsiness
risk of abnormal sleep behaviors