Medications Flashcards

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Depressive and anxiety disorders

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Long term and ongoing. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) Prozac- fluoxetine, Paxil - paroxetone, lexapro - escitalopram, celexa - citalopram, Zoloft - sertraline. Dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Wellbutrin- bupropion

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Bipolar and related disorders

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Blood testing and monitoring for kidney and liver issues. Mood stabilizer. Lithium- lithium carbonate, tegretol- carbamazepine, lamictal - lamotrigine, depakote- divalproex sodium

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Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders

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Tardive dyskinesia, weight gain, clozaril requires blood monitoring. Antipsychotics. Haldol - haloperidol, Abilify - aripiprazole, clozaril - clozapine, risperdal- risperidone, zyprexa- olanzipine, seroquel- quetiapine, Thorazine - chlorpromazine

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Panic disorders

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Narcotics, short term, addictive. Benzodiazepines. Klonopin - clonaxepam, Xanax - alprazolam, Valium - diazepam, Ativan - lorazepam

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Attention disorder

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Paradoxical effect. Stimulants. Adderall - amphetamine, Ritalin - methylphenidate, Concerta -methylphenidate, Strattera - atomoxetine

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