Medications Flashcards
Depressive and anxiety disorders
Long term and ongoing. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) Prozac- fluoxetine, Paxil - paroxetone, lexapro - escitalopram, celexa - citalopram, Zoloft - sertraline. Dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Wellbutrin- bupropion
Bipolar and related disorders
Blood testing and monitoring for kidney and liver issues. Mood stabilizer. Lithium- lithium carbonate, tegretol- carbamazepine, lamictal - lamotrigine, depakote- divalproex sodium
Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
Tardive dyskinesia, weight gain, clozaril requires blood monitoring. Antipsychotics. Haldol - haloperidol, Abilify - aripiprazole, clozaril - clozapine, risperdal- risperidone, zyprexa- olanzipine, seroquel- quetiapine, Thorazine - chlorpromazine
Panic disorders
Narcotics, short term, addictive. Benzodiazepines. Klonopin - clonaxepam, Xanax - alprazolam, Valium - diazepam, Ativan - lorazepam
Attention disorder
Paradoxical effect. Stimulants. Adderall - amphetamine, Ritalin - methylphenidate, Concerta -methylphenidate, Strattera - atomoxetine