MEDLIST 4 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Antidipressants Flashcards
Adderall, Adderall XR
generic name
amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
Common strength
5mg,
10mg,
15mg,
20 mg,
25mg,
30mg
amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
common frequency
once daily
amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
indication and use
ADHD
Narcolepsy
amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
counseling tip
- Take in AM due to insomnia
- Weight loss from decreased appetite
- Increases heart rate
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Ritalin,
Ritalin LA, Concerta
Generic name
methylphenidate
(C-II)
methylphenidate
(C-II)
common strength
Ritalin:
5mg,
10mg,
20mg
Concerta: 18mg,
27mg,
36mg,
54mg
methylphenidate
(C-II)
common frequency
once daily
methylphenidate
(C-II)
indication and use
ADHD
Narcolepsy
methylphenidate
(C-II)
counseling tips
- Take in AM due to insomnia
- Weight loss from decreased appetite
- Increases heart rate
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Lexapro
generic name
escitalopram
escitalopram
common strength
5mg,
10mg,
20mg
escitalopram
common frequency
once daily
escitalopram
indication and use
- Depression
- Anxiety
escitalopram
counseling tip
- Headache
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Sexual dysfunction (decrease libido and decrease the possibility of orgasm)
Effexor,
Effexor XR
generic name
venlafaxine
venlafaxine
common strength
37.5mg,
75mg,
150mg,
225mg
venlafaxine
common frequency
once daily
venlafaxine
indication and use
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Social phobia
venlafaxine
counseling tips
- Headache
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Take with food if upset stomach
Prozac,
Sarafem
generic name
fluoxetine
fluoxetine
common strength
10mg,
20mg,
40mg
fluoxetine
common frequency
once daily
fluoxetine
indication and use
- Bipolar disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Major depressive disorder
- OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
- Panic Disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD, Sarafem only)
fluoxetine
counseling tip
- Sexual dysfunction
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Asthenia (lack of energy)
Cymbalta
generic name
duloxetine
duloxetine
common strength
20mg,
30mg,
60mg
duloxetine
common frequency
once daily
duloxetine
indication and use
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex: fibromyalgia)
duloxetine
counseling tip
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Take with food if an upset stomach occurs
Zoloft
generic name
sertraline
sertraline
common strength
25mg
50mg
100mg
sertraline
common frequency
once daily
sertraline
indication and use
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD (Post traumatic stress
disorder) - PDD
- Social phobia
sertraline
counseling tip
- Headache
- Insomnia > drowsiness (more likely to see insomnia but both are possible)
- Take with food if an upset stomach occurs
- Sexual dysfunction
Elavil
Generic name
amitriptyline
amitriptyline
Common strength
10mg
25mg
50mg
75mg
100mg
150mg
amitriptyline
common frequency
once daily at bedtime
amitriptyline
indication and use
- Depression
- Non-FDA approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
- Non FDA approved uses are what we use med for nowadays
amitriptyline
counseling tip
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Constipation
Desyrel
generic name
Trazodone
Trazodone
common strength
50mg
100mg
150mg
300mg
Trazodone
common frequency
BID, TID
(depression)
50mg tablet QHS (insomnia)
Trazodone
indication and use
- Depression
- Non-FDA approved use:
insomnia
Trazodone
counseling tip
- Drowsiness
- Take with food to increase absorption
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban,
Wellbutrin XL
generic name
bupropion
bupropion
common strength
Wellbutrin SR and Zyban:
100mg,
150mg,
200mg
Wellbutrin XL:
150mg,
300mg
bupropion
common frequency
SR Dosing: One tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one bid
XL Dosing: One 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300mg tablet daily
bupropion
indication and use
Wellbutrin:
* Depression
* Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SAD)
Zyban:
Wellbutrin:
* Smoking cessation
bupropion
counseling tip
- Insomnia
- Begin 1 week before the patient intends to quit smoking
- Different titrations to start the dosing