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