Medications Flashcards
begins w/ “p” or “f”
depressive disorder
ends w/ “pram”
depressive disorder
begins with “v, x or k”
anxiety disorder
ends in “pam”
anxiety disorder
depressive dx/anti- depressants =
SSRI
Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors
anxiety dx/ anti-anxiety
benzodiazepines
Prozac =
Fluoxetine
Celexa =
Citalopram
Zoloft =
Sertraline
Lexapro =
Escitalopram
Paxil =
Paroxetine
Luvox=
Fluvoxamine
Valium =
Diazepam
Xanax =
Alprazolam
Ativan =
Lorazepam
Klonopin =
Clonazepam
Mood disorders/ stabilizers
Lithium
Mood disorders/ Stabilizers
Depakote =
Divalproex sodium
Mood disorders/ stabilizers
Lamictal =
Lamotragine
Schizophrenia/ Anti- psychotic
Haldol =
Haloperidol (typical)
Schizophrenia/ Anti- psychotic
Thorazine =
Chlorpromazine (typical)
Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic
Seroquel =
Quitiapine
Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic
Risperdal =
Risperidone (atypical)
Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic
Zyprexa =
Olanzapine
Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic
Clozaril=
Clozapine (atypical, clumping white blood cells)
Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic
Abilify =
Aripiprazole
Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic
Typical =
Can cause trade dyskinesia- small tongue tremors, facial tics, abnormal jaw movements
MAOIs: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Ease depression by neurotransmitters, option when ALL other meds are unsuccessful
MAOIs
Marpian =
Isocarboxazid
MAOIs
Nardil=
Phenelzine sulfate
MAOIs
Parnate =
Tranylcypromine
TCAs: Tricyclic Antidepressants
Inhibit the reuptake of serotonin & norepinephrine
TCAs
Imipramine =
Tofranil
TCAs
Amitriptyline
Elavil
TCAs
Desipramine=
Norpramin
TCAs
Doxepin=
Sineguan
TCAs
Nortriptyline =
Aventyl
TCAs
Clomipramine =
Anafranil