Medication List #4 Flashcards
Which medications are CII’s?
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and Methylphenidate
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine brand name
Adderall, Adderall XR
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine strengths
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine frequency
Once daily
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine use
ADHD and narcolepsy
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine counseling tips
Take in AM due to insomnia, weight loss from decreased appetite, increases heart rate, dry mouth, headache
Methylphenidate brand name
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
Methylphenidate strengths
Ritalin: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Concerta: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg
Methylphenidate frequency
once daily
Methylphenidate use
ADHD and Narcolepsy
Methylphenidate counseling tips
Take in AM due to insomnia, weight loss from decreased appetite, increases heart rate, dry mouth, headache
Escitalopram brand name
Lexapro
Escitalopram strengths
5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Escitalopram frequency
once daily
Escitalopram use
depression and anxiety
Escitalopram counseling tips
Headache, insomnia or drowsiness, sexual dysfunction
Venlafaxine brand name
Effexor, Effexor XR
Venlafaxine strengths
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
Venlafaxine frequency
once daily
Venlafaxine use
Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia
Venlafaxine counseling tips
Headache, insomnia or drowsiness, dry mouth, take with food if upset stomach