Medications Extended

Question 1

Antipsychotics (Typical)

-Used for the treatment of Schizophrenia

Answer 1

• Haldol
• Haldol Decanoate (long-acting injectable)
• Loxitane
• Mellaril
• Moban
• Navane
• Prolixin
• Serentil
• Stelazine
• Thorazine
• Trilafon

Question 2

Antipsychotics (Atypical)

Answer 2

• Abilify
• Clozaril: requires blood monitoring. causes lowering of white blood cells
• Geodon
• Risperdal
• Seroquel
• Zyprexa

Question 3

Tardive Dyskinesia

Answer 3

Abnormal, involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, and face, as well as twitching and snake-like movements of the extremities and occasionally the trunk.

Question 4

Antimanic Agents (Mood Stabilizers)
Used for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Answer 4

• Depakene
• Depakote sprinkles
• Lamictal
• Lithium: small difference between toxic and therapeutic levels; periodic checks of blood levels
• Tegretol
• Topamax

Question 5

Antidepressants
Used for the treatment of Depression
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

Answer 5

• Celexa
• Lexapro
• Luvox
• Paxil
• Prozac
• Zoloft

Question 6

Antidepressants

*Tricyclics

Answer 6

• Anafranil
• Asendin
• elavil
• Norpramin
• Pamelor
• Aventyl Sinequan
• Surmontil
• Tofranil
• Vivactil

Question 7

Antidepressants

*MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

Answer 7

-Nardil
-Parnate
+There are dietary restrictions of foods that contain high levels of tyramine (generally food that has been aged). Foods to avoid may include beer, ale, wine (particularly Chianti), cheese (except cottage and cream cheese). smoked or pickled fish (herring), beef or chicken liver, summer (dry) sausage, fava or broad bean pods (Italian green beans), and yeast vitamin supplement (brewers yeast)

Question 8

Antidepressants

Others

Answer 8

• Effexor
• Desyrel
• Remeron
• Serzone
• Wellbutrin

Question 9

Antianxiety Drugs

Used for the treatment of Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Answer 9

• Ativan
• Buspar
• Klonopin
• Valium
• Xanex
• High abuse potential and can be dangerous when combined with alcohol or illicit drugs

Question 10

Stimulants

Used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Answer 10

• Adderall
• Concerta
• Dexedrine
• Dexedrine Spansules
• Metadate
• Ritalin

Question 11

Common Prescription Medications

Answer 11

• Hydrocodone/acetaminophen: common painkiller for moderate to severe pain. *Habit forming when used for extended period of time
• Levothyroxine sodium: treat hypothyroidism
• Lisinopril: high blood pressure
• Metoprolol: generic version of Lopressor; treats high blood pressure
• Simvastain: high cholesteral in conjuction with diet changes
• Synthroid: man made thyroid med
• Crestor: lipid lowering agent
• Nexium: treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Ventolin: inhailer for asthma
• Advair Discus: asthma and chronic obstructive pulonary disease (COPD)
• Diovan: heard disease or failure
• Lantus: long acting insulin
• Cymbalta: selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
• Vyanse: treats hyperactivity and impulse control disorder
• Lyrica: used for controlling seizures, nerve pain, fibromyalgia