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1
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Antidepressions for Anxiety

A

SSRI + SNRI

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Noradrenergic: Antihypertensives for anxiety

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Propranolol, Clonidine
to relieve somatic manifestations (eg. palpations)

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Anxiolytics
Action

A

depress subcortical levels
Enhance GABA

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Anxiolytics
Contraindications

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CNS depressants
Preg/Lac
elderly
Debility
Hepatic/renal impairement

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5
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Anxiolytics
Interactions

A

ETOH, narcs, herbals (Kava Kava, Valerian Root)
Decreases effect w caffeine/nicotine

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Benzodiazepines
Side effects

A

drowsiness, confusion, lethargy, ataxia, reduced motor coordination

“hangover”

Elderly- death/delirium

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Benzodiazepines EDUCATION

A

ABUSE POTENTIAL

wean off!

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Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Librium, Serax, Tranxene

A

Benzodiazepines
(Quick onset for Anxiety)

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BuSpar

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Non-Benzo for Anxiety
Doesn’t decrease CNS
GOOD FOR ADDICTS
long-term treatment

SE: ortho’s

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Antianxiety: Antihistamines

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Vistaril, Benadryl

safe/nonaddictive

SE: drowy, confusion, lethargy

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Antianxiety: sedative - hypnotic medications
Side effects

A

hallucinations,
abnormal behavior,
severe confusion,
SI,
ataxia

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PTSD
Clonidine (Cataprex)

A

hyperarousal/intrustive sx

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PTSD
Prazosin (Minipress)

A

nightmares/sleep disruptions

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PTSD
Propranolol (Inderal)

A

Hyperarousal/panic

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15
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Autism risperdal

A

5/yo+

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16
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Autism aripiprazole

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6/yo+
2-15mg

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ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

A

stimulant
amphetamine

18
Q

ADHD
Atomoxetine (Strattera)

A

nonstimulant
Inhibits reuptake of norepi

19
Q

ADHD
Dextroamphetamine
(Adderall)

A

stimulant

20
Q

ADHD Stimulants (4)

A

No addictions in the household
High street value
OORs (prescription monitor)
decrease appetite

21
Q

ADHD
guanfacine (Intuniv)

A

Non-stim
good for aggression
multiple times a day if needed

22
Q

ADHD
Med education

A

insomnia
anorexia
upset stomach
prevent tolerance via holiday

23
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Alc
Naltrexone (Revia)

A

reduces craving

24
Q

Alc
Acamprosate (Campral)

A

agonist activity at GABA receptor (after detox)

25
Q

Alc
Ondansetron (Zofran)

A

Seratonin antagonist

26
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Alc
Baclofen

A

muscle relaxant

27
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Alc
Gabapentin (Neutrontin)

A

anticonvulsant, reduce dysphoria/insomnia therefore reducing relapse

28
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Cocaine
Methylphenidate (ritalin)

A

aid self control/reduce craving

29
Q

Cocaine
Vigabatrin
(Sabril)

A

Reduce craving

30
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Cocaine
NAC

A

reduce craving

31
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Cocaine
Topiramate

A

decreases use

32
Q

Cocaine
Nocaine

A

mimics effect of cocaine

33
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Nicotine replacement

A

patches, gum, inhalers

34
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Nicotine
Bupropin

A

reduce craving, weight gain

35
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Nicotine
Varenicline (Chantix)

A

block receptors

36
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Opiate
Methadone

A

opioid agonist

37
Q

Narcan

A

Primary drug to treat overdose

Can cause immediate withdrawal

38
Q

Opioid
Buprenorphine
(Temgesic, Subutex)

A

limited euphoria (celling action blokcing further effect)
EVERY 3 DAYS

39
Q

Opioid
Buprenorphine/Naloxone
Suboxone, Zubsolv

A

naloxone blocks effect if med crushed/ingested at higher doses

40
Q

Opioid
Nalmefene (revex) Neltrexone *revia)

A

Opioid antagnoists reduce receptor response, blocking effects of opioids

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