Medications Flashcards
Bootcamp list of meds
1
Q
Anti-Psychotic Medications:
Possible Side effects- Tardive Dyskinesia: Involuntary muscle movements disorder
A
- Haldol
- Thorazine
- Risperdal
2
Q
Bipolar Medications
Mood Stabilizers
A
- Lithium: Causes kidney problems
- Tegretol: Tegretol/Depakote cause liver problems
- Depakote: These meds require frequent blood work to monitor health
3
Q
Anti-Anxiety Medications
Benzodiazepine
A
- Valium: Short acting
- Klonopin: Addictive
- Xanax
4
Q
ADHD Disorders
Amphetamine/Speed: Paradoxical effects
A
-Concerta
-Adderall
-Ritalin
+They relieve symptoms quickly & can be abused
-Strattera: non-amphetamine
+Cannot be abused & requires 2-4 weeks to be effective
5
Q
Anti-Depressants
SSRI’s- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
A
- Prozac
- Zoloft
- Paxil
- *Often causes loss of libidinal (libido) desires. Several weeks to be effective. Can cause Mania in Bipolar when given alone
6
Q
Atypical Anti-depressants
A
- Effexor
- Cymbalta
- Wellbutrin
7
Q
Tricyclic Anti-Depressants
A
-Elavil
-Tofranil
+Can cause dry mouth
8
Q
MAO Inhibitors
A
-Nardil
-Parnate
*Observe Dietary habits/ cause stomach pain
(Avoid fermented foods)
