Medication List 4 - ADHD and SRRIs Flashcards
brand name for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderall, Adderall XR
common strengths of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
5-30mg
common frequency of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
once daily
indications/use of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
adhd, narcolepsy
counseling tips and important information for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
take in the am due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increases heart rate
dry mouth
headache
brand name for methylphenidate
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
strengths for methylphenidate
Ritalin: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
Concerta: 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, 54 mg
common frequency for methylphenidate
once daily
indications/uses of methylphenidate
adhd, narcolepsy
counseling tips and important information for methylphenidate
take in the am due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increases heart rate
dry mouth
headache
brand name for escitalopram
Lexapro
common strengths of escitalopram
5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
common frequency for escitalopram
once daily
indications/uses of escitalopram
depression, anxiety
counseling tips for escitalopram
headache
insomnia or drowsiness
sexual dysfunction
brand name of venlafaxine
Effexor, Effexor XR
common strengths of venlafaxine
37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 225 mg
common frequency of venlafaxine
once daily
indications/use of venlafaxine
depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia
counseling tips for venlafaxine
headache
insomnia or drowsiness
dry mouth
take with food if upset stomach