Medications Flashcards
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
SSRI used for depressive disorder
Celexa (Citalopram)
SSRI used for depressive disorder
Zoloft (Sertraline)
SSRI used for depressive disorder
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
SSRI used for depressive disorder
Paxil (Paroxetine)
SSRI used for depressive disorder
Valium (Diazepam)
Benzodiazepine prescribed to
treat anxiety disorders
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Benzodiazepine prescribed to
treat anxiety disorders
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Benzodiazepine prescribed to
treat anxiety disorders
Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Benzodiazepine prescribed to
treat anxiety disorders
Lithium
prescribed for mood disorder like bipolar
Depakote (Divalproex Sodium)
prescribed for mood disorder
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
prescribed for mood disorder
Abilify (Aripiprazole)
an add-on treatment used in conjunction with another medication for
depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia, when the other drug alone is not enough
Haldol (Haloperidol)
an antipsychotic medication thats most commonly prescribed to treat
Schizophrenia, as they control symptoms by affecting dopamine.
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)
an antipsychotic medication thats most commonly prescribed to treat
Schizophrenia, as they control symptoms by affecting dopamine.
Seroquel (Quetiapine)
an antipsychotic medication thats most commonly prescribed to treat
Schizophrenia, as they control symptoms by affecting dopamine.
Risperdal (Risperidone)
an antipsychotic medication thats most commonly prescribed to treat
Schizophrenia, as they control symptoms by affecting dopamine.
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
an antipsychotic medication thats most commonly prescribed to treat
Schizophrenia, as they control symptoms by affecting dopamine.
Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate)
prescribed for ADHD
Adderall (Amphetamine)
prescribed for ADHD
Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)
prescribed for ADHD