Medications Flashcards
Ritalin (Methylphenidate)
Stimulant
ADHD
Dexedrine Spansules (dextroamphetamine, long acting)
Stimulant
ADHD
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
Stimulant
ADHD
Metadate (methylphenidate, long acting)
Stimulant
ADHD
Adderall (amphetamine, mixed salts)
Stimulant
ADHD
Concerta (methylphenidate, long acting)
Stimulant
ADHD
Benzodiazepines
Used to treat anxiety (but are effective in treating several other conditions)
*High abuse potential
*Dangerous when combined with alcohol or illicit substances
*CRITICAL: look for signs of impaired motor or other functioning
Buspar (Busiprone)
Anxiety Disorders
Valium (diazepam)
Anxiety disorders
Ativan (lorazepam)
Anxiety disorders
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Anxiety disorders
Xanax (alprazolam)
Anxiety disorders
Alprazolam
Nitrazepam
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Clonazepam
Chlordiazepoxide
Temazepam
Tiazolam
Oxazepam
Psychoactive Drugs
“Benzodiazepines”
Treat: anxiety, insomnia, seizures
Vyvanse
Hyperactivity and impulse control disorders
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Haldol (Haloperidol)
Typical Antipsychotic
Schizophrenia and Mania
Haldol Decanate (long-acting, injectable)
Typical Antipsychotic
Schizophrenia and Mania
Risperdal (Risperidone)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Geodon (Ziprasidone)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Tardive Dyskinesia
Side effect of high doses of antipsychotics over a long period of time - symptoms may persist indefinitely after discontinuation of meds
Abnormal, involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, jaw and face
Twitching and snakelike movements of the extremities
Abilify (Aripiprazole)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Clozaril (clozapine)
Atypical Antipsychotic
*increased risk of agranulocytosis that requires blood monitoring
Serentil (Mesoridazine)
Typical Antipsychotic
Schizophrenia and Mania
