Medication List #4 (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Anti-Anxiety, and Antidepressants)

Question 1

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine brand name

Answer 1

Adderall

Question 2

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine brand name

Answer 2

Adderall XR

Question 3

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine common strengths

Answer 3

5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg

Question 4

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine common frequency

Answer 4

QD

Question 5

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine indications/uses

Answer 5

-ADHD
-narcolepsy

Question 6

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine counseling tips and important info

Answer 6

-take in morning due to insomnia
-weight loss from decreased appetite
-increases heart rate
-dry mouth
-headache

Question 7

methylphenidate brand name

Answer 7

Ritalin

Question 8

methylphenidate brand name

Answer 8

Ritalin LA

Question 9

methylphenidate brand name

Answer 9

Concerta

Question 10

Ritalin/Ritalin LA strengths

Answer 10

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg

Question 11

Concerta strengths

Answer 11

18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, 54 mg

Question 12

methylphenidate common frequency

Answer 12

QD

Question 13

methylphenidate indications/uses

Answer 13

-ADHD
-narcolepsy

Question 14

methylphenidate counseling tips and important info

Answer 14

-take in morning due to insomnia
-weight loss from decreased appetite
-increases heart rate
-dry mouth
-headache

Question 15

escitalopram brand name

Answer 15

Lexapro

Question 16

escitalopram common strengths

Answer 16

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg

Question 17

escitalopram common frequency

Answer 17

QD

Question 18

escitalopram indications/uses

Answer 18

-depression
-anxiety

Question 19

escitalopram counseling tips and important info

Answer 19

-headache
-insomnia or drowsiness
-sexual dysfunction

Question 20

venlafaxine brand name

Answer 20

Effexor

Question 21

venlafaxine brand name

Answer 21

Effexor XR

Question 22

venlafaxine common strengths

Answer 22

37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 225 mg

Question 23

venlafaxine common frequency

Answer 23

QD

Question 24

venlafaxine indications/uses

Answer 24

-depression
-anxiety
-panic disorder
-social phobia

Question 25

venlafaxine counseling tips and important info

Answer 25

-headache -insomnia or drowsiness -dry mouth -take with food if upset stomach

Question 26

fluoxetine brand name

Answer 26

Prozac

Question 27

fluoxetine brand name

Answer 27

Sarafem

Question 28

fluoxetine common strengths

Answer 28

10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

Question 29

fluoxetine common frequency

Answer 29

QD

Question 30

fluoxetine indications/uses

Answer 30

-bipolar disorder -bulimia nervosa -major depressive disorder -OCD -panic disorder -premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem only)

Question 31

fluoxetine counseling tips and important info

Answer 31

-sexual dysfunction -anorexia -diarrhea -asthenia (lack of energy)

Question 32

duloxetine brand name

Answer 32

Cymbalta

Question 33

duloxetine common strengths

Answer 33

20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg

Question 34

duloxetine common frequency

Answer 34

QD

Question 35

duloxetine indications/uses

Answer 35

-depression -anxiety -diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain -chronic musculoskeletal pain (i.e., fibromyalgia)

Question 36

duloxetine counseling tips and important info

Answer 36

-insomnia or drowsiness -take with food if upset stomach

Question 37

sertraline brand name

Answer 37

Zoloft

Question 38

sertraline common strengths

Answer 38

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

Question 39

sertraline common frequency

Answer 39

QD

Question 40

sertraline indications/uses

Answer 40

-depression -panic disorder -OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) -PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) -PDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) -social phobia

Question 41

sertraline counseling tips and important info

Answer 41

-headache -insomnia or drowsiness (insomnia more common) -take with food if upset stomach -sexual dysfunction

Question 42

amitriptyline brand name

Answer 42

Elavil

Question 43

amitriptyline common strengths

Answer 43

10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg

Question 44

amitriptyline common frequency

Answer 44

QD HS

Question 45

amitriptyline indications/uses

Answer 45

-depression -non-FDA approved uses (chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia)

Question 46

amitriptyline counseling tips and important info

Answer 46

-drowsiness -weight gain -constipation

Question 47

trazodone brand name

Answer 47

Desyrel

Question 48

trazodone common strengths

Answer 48

50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg

Question 49

trazodone common frequencies

Answer 49

-BID, TID (depression) -50 mg tablet QHS (insomnia)

Question 50

trazodone indications/uses

Answer 50

-depression -non-FDA approved use (insomnia)

Question 51

trazodone counseling tips and important info

Answer 51

-drowsiness -take with food to increase absorption

Question 52

bupropion brand name

Answer 52

Wellbutrin SR

Question 53

bupropion brand name

Answer 53

Zyban

Question 54

bupropion brand name

Answer 54

Wellbutrin XL

Question 55

Wellbutrin SR and Zyban common strengths

Answer 55

100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg

Question 56

Wellbutrin XL common strengths

Answer 56

150 mg, 300 mg

Question 57

Wellbutrin SR common frequency

Answer 57

one tablet PO QD for 3-7 days, then one tablet PO BID

Question 58

Wellbutrin XL common frequency

Answer 58

one 150 mg tablet QD for 3-7 days, then one 300 mg tablet QD

Question 59

Wellbutrin indications/uses

Answer 59

-depression -seasonal affective disorder

Question 60

Zyban indication/use

Answer 60

-smoking cessation

Question 61

bupropion counseling tips and important info

Answer 61

-insomnia -begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking