Medications Flashcards

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SSRI’s

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Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors

treats depression/anxiety

Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Fluroxamine
Sertraline
Citalopram
Escitalopram

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SNRI’s

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Serotonin-Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitors

treat depression/anxiety

duloxetine (Cymbalta) - dulo or treats dual (serotonin AND norepinephrine
venlafaxine (Effexor)

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Common MAOI’s

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

treats depression

phenelzine (Nardil)
isocarboxazid (Marplan)
tranylcypromide (Partite)

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Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) are used to

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reduce anxiety or promote relaxation

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Anxiolytics: 3 types

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benzodiazepines - end in “lam” or “pam”
barbiturates
buspirone

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Benzodiazepines

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alprazolam (Xanax)

clonazepam (Klonopin)
diazepam (Valium)
midazolam (Versed)
lorazepam (Ativan)

**bonus: antidote is flumazenil

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Barbiturates

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phenobarbital

takes long to take effect
takes long to leave the body

increased risk for toxic sedation/death

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Buspirone

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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

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Antipsychotics

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Used to treat psychiatric conditions, especially disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

haloperidol (Haldol)
risperidone (Risperdal)
clozapine (Clozaril)

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Antidepressants used to treat

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depression and anxiety

sertraline (Zoloft) - SSRI
phenelzine (Nardil) - MAOI
desipramine (Norpramin) - Tricyclic

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Mood Stabilizers primarily treat

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bipolar disorder

lithium carbonate (Lithobid)
divalproex sodium (Depakote)

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Anticholinergics (for EPS)

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treat side effects caused by antipsychotic medications, such as tremors or muscle rigidity

benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)

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Stimulants are used to treat

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ADHD and narcolepsy

methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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