Medications Flashcards
SSRI’s
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors
treats depression/anxiety
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Fluroxamine
Sertraline
Citalopram
Escitalopram
SNRI’s
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitors
treat depression/anxiety
duloxetine (Cymbalta) - dulo or treats dual (serotonin AND norepinephrine
venlafaxine (Effexor)
Common MAOI’s
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
treats depression
phenelzine (Nardil)
isocarboxazid (Marplan)
tranylcypromide (Partite)
Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) are used to
reduce anxiety or promote relaxation
Anxiolytics: 3 types
benzodiazepines - end in “lam” or “pam”
barbiturates
buspirone
Benzodiazepines
alprazolam (Xanax)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
diazepam (Valium)
midazolam (Versed)
lorazepam (Ativan)
**bonus: antidote is flumazenil
Barbiturates
phenobarbital
takes long to take effect
takes long to leave the body
increased risk for toxic sedation/death
Buspirone
can still ride the BUS because there’s:
NO sedation
Also, takes 2-4 weeks to take full effect and has no W/D symptoms
Antipsychotics
Used to treat psychiatric conditions, especially disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
haloperidol (Haldol)
risperidone (Risperdal)
clozapine (Clozaril)
Antidepressants used to treat
depression and anxiety
sertraline (Zoloft) - SSRI
phenelzine (Nardil) - MAOI
desipramine (Norpramin) - Tricyclic
Mood Stabilizers primarily treat
bipolar disorder
lithium carbonate (Lithobid)
divalproex sodium (Depakote)
Anticholinergics (for EPS)
treat side effects caused by antipsychotic medications, such as tremors or muscle rigidity
benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
Stimulants are used to treat
ADHD and narcolepsy
methylphenidate (Ritalin)