Medication List 2 Flashcards
ADHD medications
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
methylphenidate
generic name of Adderall, Adderall XR
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
brand name of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderall, Adderal XR
common frequency of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
once daily
indications/use for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
ADHD, narcolepsy
counseling tips for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
take in AM due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increases heart rate
dry mouth
headache
generic name of Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
methylphenidate
brand name of methylphenidate
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
common frequency for methylphenidate
once daily
indications/use for methylphenidate
ADHD, narcolepsy
counseling tips/info for methylphenidate
take in AM due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increases heart rate
dry mouth
headache
antidepressants
escitalopram
fluoxetine
duloxetine
sertraline
bupropion
generic name of Lexapro
escitalopram
brand name for escitalopram
Lexapro
common frequency for escitalopram
once daily
indications/use for escitalopram
depression, anxiety
counseling tips/info for escitalopram
headache
insomnia or drowsiness
sexual dysfunction
generic name for Prozac, Sarafem
fluoxetine
brand name for fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
common frequency for fluoxetine
once daily
indications/use for fluoxetine
depression, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa
Sarafem: premenstrual dysphoric disorder
counseling tips/info for fluoxetine
sexual dysfunction
anorexia
diarrhea
asthenia (lack of energy)
generic name for Cymbalta
duloxetine
brand name for duloxetine
Cymbalta
common frequency for duloxetine
once daily
indications/use for duloxetine
depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)
generic name for Zoloft
sertraline
brand name for sertraline
Zoloft
common frequency for sertraline
once daily
indications/use for sertraline
depression, panic disorder, ODC, PTSD, PDD, social phobia
counseling tips/info for sertraline
headache
insomnia > drowsiness
take with food if upset stomach occurs
sexual dysfunction