Medication List #4 (ADHD and ANTIDEPRESSANTS) Flashcards
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II)
Brand: Adderall, Adderall XR
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II) dosing
5,10,15, 20, 25, 30 mg
-QD
methylphenidate (C-II)
Brand: Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
Ritalin Dosing
5, 10, 20 mg
-QD
Concerta Dosing
18, 27, 36, 54 mg
-QD
escitalopram
Brand: Lexapro
escitalopram dosing
5, 10, 20 mg
-QD
venlafaxine
Brand: Effexor, Effexor XR
venlafaxine dosing
37.5, 75, 150, 225 mg
-QD
fluoxetine
Brand: Prozac, Sarafem
fluoxetine dosing
10, 20, 40 mg
-QD
duloxetine
Brand: Cymbalta
duloxetine dosing
20, 30, 60 mg
-QD
sertraline
Brand: Zoloft
sertraline dosing
25, 50, 100 mg
-QD
amitriptyline
Brand: Elavil
amitriptyline dosing
10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg
-QHS
trazodone
Brand: Desyrel
trazodone dosing
50, 100, 150, 300 mg
-BID, TID (depression)
-50 mg tablet QHS (insomnia)
bupropion
Brand: Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
bupropion dosing
Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100, 150, 200 mg
Wellbutrin XL: 150, 300 mg
-SR is 1 tab PO daily for 3-7 days, then 1 bid
-XL is 1 150 mg tab daily for 3-7 days, then 300 mg tab daily
What are the side effects and indication of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and Methylphenidate?
-Take in AM due to insomnia
-Weight loss from decreased appetite
-increases heart rate
-dry mouth
-headache
INDICATION:
ADHD
Narcolepsy
What are the side effects and indication of escitalopram?
-Headache
-Insomnia or drowsiness
-Sexual Dysfunction
INDICATION:
Depression
Anxiety
What are the side effects and indication of venlafaxine?
-Headache
-Insomnia or drowsiness
-Dry mouth
-Take with food if upset stomach
INDICATION:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Social Phobia