MEDICATIONS Flashcards
Substance Abuse
ALCOHOL
Antabuse
Substance Abuse
OPIOD
Naltroxone
Suboxone
Methadone
Substance Abuse
TOBACCO
Bupropion
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
DEPRESSION
ANXIETY medications
Each of the antianxiety medications belongs to a class of drugs known as Benzodiazepines.
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly prescribed class of drugs to treat anxiety disorders
Adderall (Amphetamine)
Adhd
SCHIZOPHRENIA medications
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Note: Tardive Dyskinesia is a possible side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic
medications to treat Schizophrenia.
Tardive Dyskinesia causes involuntary movements
of the tongue and lips, face, trunk, and extremities.
There are a number of treatment options for this side effect, including two FDA approved drugs, Ingrezza (Valbenazine) and Zenazine (Tetrabenazine) as well as Anticholinergics, or muscle relaxers.
Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate)
ADHD
Celexa (Citalopram)
DEPRESSION
Zoloft (Sertraline)
Depression
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Depression
Paxil (Paroxetine)
Depression
Luvox (Fluvoxamine)
Depression
Elavil (Amitriptyilne)
Depression
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
Depression
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Depression
Wellbutrin
Depression
Desyrel (Trazodone)
Depression
Desyrel (Trazodone)
Depression
Can be used for anxiety and depression
Valium (Diazepam)
Anxiety
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Anxiety
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Anxiety
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Anxiety
Buspar (Buspirone)
Anxiety
Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Anxiety
Depakote (Divalproex Sodium)
Mood Disorder
Lithium
Mood disorder
Lamictal (Lamotragine)
Mood Disorder
Abilify (Aripiprazole)
Mood Disorder
Abilify is an add-on treatment to be used in conjunction with another medication
for depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia, when the other drug alone is not enough
Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)
Adhd
Haldol (Haloperidol)
Schizophrenia
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)
Schizophrenia
Seroquel (Quitiapine)
Schizophrenia
Risperdal (Risperidone)
Schizophrenia
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Schizophrenia
Clozaril (Clozapine)
Schizophrenia
Clozapine can cause a serious blood condition. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before you start yourtreatment, during yourtreatment, and for at least 4 weeks after yourtreatment. Your doctor will order the lab tests once a week at first and may order the tests less often as yourtreatmentcontinues.
