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
brand name of fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
common strengths of fluoxetine
10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
common frequency of fluoxetine
once daily
indications/uses of fluoxetine
bipolar disorder
bulimia nervosa
major depressive disorder
OCD
panic disorder
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem only)
counseling tips for fluoxetine
sexual dysfunciton
anorexia
diarrhea
asthenia (lack of energy)
brand name for duloxetine
cymbalta
common strengths of duloxetine
20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg
common frequency for duloxetine
once daily
indications/uses of duloxetine
depression
anxiety
diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
chronic musculoskeletal pain (fibromyalgia)
counseling tips for duloxetine
insomnia or drowsiness
take with food if upset stomach
brand name for sertraline
zoloft
common strengths for sertraline
25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
common frequency for sertraline
once daily
indications/uses of sertraline
depression
panic disorder
OCD
PTSD
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
social phobia
counseling tips for sertraline
headache
insomnia > drowsiness
take with food if upset stomach
sexual dysfunction
brand name for amitriptyline
elavil
common strengths for amitriptyline
10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg
common frequency for amitriptyline
once daily at bedtime
indications/uses for amitriptyline
non-fda approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
counseling tips for amitriptyline
weight gain
constipation
brand name for trazodone
desyrel
common strengths for tradozone
50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg
common frequency for tradozone
BID, TID (depression)
50 mg tablet QHS (insomnia)
indications/uses of tradozone
depression
non-fda use: insomnia
counseling tips for trazodone
drowsiness
take with food to increase absorption
brand name for bupropion
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
common strengths for bupropion
Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg
Wellbutrin XL: 150 mg, 300 mg
common frequency for bupropion
SR Dosing: one tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one BID
XL Dosing: one 150 mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300 mg tablet daily
indications/uses of bupropion
Wellbutrin:
depression
seasonal affective disorder
Zyban:
smoking cessation
counseling tips for bupropion
insomnia
begin one week before patient intends to quit smoking