Meds Flashcards
Alzheimer’s first line treatment
Cholinesterase inhibitors:
- Donepezil (Aricept)
- Galantamine (Razadyne)
- Rivastigmine (Exelon)
Alzheimer’s mild- moderate stage med
Memantine (Namenda)
Alzheimer’s New med
Aducanumab
Alzheimer’s drugs that treat behavior symptoms
Antipsychotics
Alzheimer’s drugs that treat depression
Antidepressants: SSRIs
Alzheimer’s meds (all)
Donepezil (Aricept)
Galantamine (Razadyne)
Rivastigmine (Exelon)
Memantine (Namenda)
Aducanumab
Antipsychotic
Antidepressants: SSRIs
Lewy Body Disease meds
Cholinesterase inhibitors: LBD s/s
Antipsychotics: use w/ caution
Antidepressants: SSRIs: depression
Alcohol withdrawal first line treatment
Benzodiazepines:
- Lorazepam (Ativan): short acting
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium): long acting
Alcohol withdraw meds (all)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Clonidine (Catapres)
Alcohol relapse Meds
Antabuse (Disulfiram)
Naltrexone (ReVia)
Alcohol withdrawal adjunct meds
Hypertension
Metoprolol
Clonidine
Alcohol withdrawal adjunct meds
Agitation
Haloperidol
Wernickes encephalopathy meds
Banana Bag: first
Thiamine: PO : next
Opioid Withdrawal/ Detox meds
Methadone
Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
Naltrexone (ReVia)
Opioid overdose antidote
Naloxone (Narcan)