Medications Flashcards
Depression and Anxiety Disorders (5)
TYPE - Antidepressants which includes SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Some SSRI Includes Fluoxetine (Prozac), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Sertraline (Zoloft) and Citalopram (Celexa), Paroxetine (Paxil) Trazodone
Dopamine Reputake Inhibitor - Wellbutrin (Burpropian)
A person taking Fluoxetine (Prozac) are most likely DX with..
DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
A person taking Escitalopram (Lexapro) are most likely DX with
DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
A person taking Sertraline (Zoloft) are most likely DX with..
DEPRESSION & ANXIETY, Bipolar w/ Depression.
A person taking Citalopram (Celexa) are most likely DX with…
DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
A person taking (Paroxetone) Paxil are most likely DX with…
DEPRESSION
Wellbutrin (Burpropian) -
This is NOT a SSRI but a Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor. Used to treat Depression
Bipolar and Related
Disorders - 4
Giving Mood stabilizers which are a group of medications that healthcare providers use to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder, a condition where individuals have both manic and depressive episodes. Mood stabilizers can help reduce many symptoms of mania, including rapid changes in emotions. Medications includes Lithium (lithium carbonate), Lamictal (lamotrigine), Depakote (divalproex sodium), and It is Important to do blood work before starting this medication. Sometimes, antipsychotics and antidepressants are used along with a mood stabilizer.
A person taking Lithium is most likely DX with…
Bi-polar Disorder
A person taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) is most likely DX with
Bi-polar Disorder
A person taking Valproic acid (Depakene) is most likely DX with..
Bi-polar Disorder
A person taking Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is most likely DX with..
Bi-polar Disorder
Psychotic Disorders - 5
H, A, C, R, L,S,
Antipsychotics which includes Haldol (haloperidol)
Abilify (aripiprazole)
Clozaril (clozapine)
Risperdal (risperidone)
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
A person taking Risperidone (Risperdal) is most likely DX with
Schizophrenia, or Bi Polar
A person taking Haloperidol (Haldol) is most likely DX with
Schizophrenia
A person taking Risperidone (Risperdal) is most likely DX with
Schizophrenia, or Bi Polar
A person taking Quetiapine (Seroquel) is most likely DX with
Schizophrenia, Depression, or Bi Polar
A person taking Aripiprazole (Abilify) is most likely DX with
Schizophrenia, Depression, or Bi Polar
A person taking Latuda is most likely DX with
Schizophrenia, or Bi Polar Depression
Stimulant Medications 5 -A,D,C,R, F
Stimulants help manage ADHD symptoms, such as short attention span, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity. It is
Used to treat ADHD which includes Amphetamine salts (Adderall XR, Adderall), Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat, ProCentra, Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin Methylin; Focalin
Non Stimulant Medications
Atomoxetine (Strattera) and Vyvance
Panic Disorders (Anti Anxiety Disorder) - 4
People are given Benzodiazepines which includes Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Valium (diazepam)
Ativan (lorazepam)
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) - 3
(Think of E, P, C)
Treat Depression (Anti deprrssants) Meds inclue Venlafaxine (Effexor (XR))/Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
What’s the difference between SSRI and SNRI
The key difference between SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) lies in their mechanism of action: SSRIs primarily target serotonin, while SNRIs target both serotonin and norepinephrine, both neurotransmitters that play a role in mood regulation.
