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Meds Flashcards

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Alprazolam

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Xanax: A class of benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain period these medication exert their effects by stimulating the inhibitory action of the neurotransmitter Gaba.

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Amitriptyline

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Elavil, Endep: A tricyclic drug used to treat depression.

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Aripiprazole

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Abilify, Aristada: A medication used to treat schizophrenia.

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Atorvastatin

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A statin used to treat cholesterol.

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Azapirone

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Buspirone, Busbar: An anti anxiety medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. These medications exert their effects by stimulating the inhibitory action of the neurotransmitter Gaba. It reduces anxiety without sedation.

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Benztropine

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This medication is used to treat parkinson’s disease and anxiety.

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Bupropion

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Wellbutrin, Zyban: An NDRI (norepinephrin dopamine reuptake inhibitor) used to treat major depression and depressive phase of bipolar disorder, and smoking cessation.

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Buspirone

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And anti anxiety medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.

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Cabamazepine

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Tegretol: A mood stabilizer used to treat mania.

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Celecoxib

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Celebrex: Used to relieve pain tenderness, swelling, stiffness, caused by osteoarthritis.

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Chlordiazepoxide

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Librium: These medication exert their effects by stimulating the inhibitory action of the neurotransmitter Gaba. Used to treat alcohol withdrawal.

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Citalopram

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Celexa: An SSRI used to treat depression.

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Clomipramine

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Anafranil: A tricyclic drug used to treat depression.

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Clonazepam

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Klonopin: A mood stabilizer anti-convulsant drug used to treat mania.

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Clozapine

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Clozaril: A medication used to treat schizophrenia.

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Chlorpromazine

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Thorazine: An anti psychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia.

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Desvenlafaxine

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Pristiq: A medication anti-depressant used to treat depression.

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Diazepam

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Valium: These medication exert their effects by stimulating the inhibitory action of the neurotransmitter Gaba.

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Diclofenac

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An anti inflammatory medication used to reduce swelling and inflammation.

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Divalproex

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An anti convulsant medication used to treat types of seizures like epilepsy.

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Doxepin

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Sinequan, Adapin: A tricyclic drug used to treat depression and anxiety.

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Duloxetine

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Cymbalta: An SNRI used to treat depression.

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Escitalopram

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Lexapro: An SSRI anti-depressant used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

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Fluoxetine

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Prozac: Anti-depressant (SSRI) used to treat depression, OCD, and bullimia.

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Fluphenazine Decanoate

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Permitil, Prolixin: In anti, psychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility. Siezures are rare but remain a dangerous side effect.

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Fluvoxamine

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Floxyfral: An SSRI used to treat depression.

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Gabapentin

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This medication treats epilepsy diabetes and shingles.

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Haloperidol

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Haldol: An injection used to treat schizophrenia.

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Hydroxyzine

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Vistaril, Atarax: And antihistamine used to treat anxiety sleep difficulties, nausea, vommiting, itching, skin rash, and allergies.

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Imipramine

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Tofranil: A tricyclic drug used to treat depression.

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Invega sustenna

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Palperidone: An extended release injection used to treat schizophrenia.

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Isocarboxazid

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Marplan: An MAOI used to treat depression. Hyperextensi e crisis can occur if taken with barbiturates, amphetamines, or certain foods like bananas, fava beans, avocados, chicken liver, beer, red wine.

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Lamotrigine

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Lamictal: A mood stabilizer used to treat epilepsy and low mood (depression) in adults with Bipolar disorder, and mania.

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Levetiracetam

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Keppra: An anti-convulsant used to treat seizures.

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Lithium

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A mood stabilizer injection used to treat mood disorders such as mania, and hypo-mania.

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Loratadine

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Clarityn: Antihistamine used to treat allergies, hay fever, and conjunctivitis.

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Lorazepam

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Ativan: A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, and sleeping problems related to anxiety. These medications exert their effects by stimulating the inhibitory action of the neurotransmitter Gaba.

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Memantine

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Namenda: Used to treat dementia and alzheimer’s disease. Improves memory awareness and performing daily functions.

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Metformin

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Used to help treat type II diabetes.

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Methylphenidate

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Ritalin, Concerta: Used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It changes amounts of certain natural substances in the brain, and belongs to a class of stimulants.

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Metoprolol

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Used to treat high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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Nortriptyline

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Low dose tablet for neuropathic pain and adults. Ancilary benefits help curb alcoholism.

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Naltrexone

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Trexan: Used as an opioid antagonist to block the effects of opioid drugs and also used to reduce cravings for alcohol.

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Nystatin

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Anti fungal medicine used to treat or prevent infections caused by a fungus.

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Olanzapine

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Zyprexa: Anti psychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia. This medication helps balance dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.

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Omeprazole

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Reduces the amount of acid in your stomach used to treat stomach ulcers.

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Oxazepam

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Serax: These medications exert their effects by stimulating the inhibitory action of the nero transmitter Gaba.

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Oxcarbazepine

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Trileptal: A medication for epilepsy used to treat partial siezures.

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Pantoprazole

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Reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. This medication is used for heartburn, acid reflux, and gastro esophageal reflux disease.

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Paroxetine

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Paxil, Pexeva: An SSRI used to treat major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, o c d, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and vasso motor symptoms (hot flashes).

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Phenelzine

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Nardil: An MAOI used to treat depression. Hypertensive crisis can occur if taken with barbiturates, amphetamines, or certain foods like bananas, fava beans, avocados, chicken li er, beer, red wine.

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Propanolol

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Inderal: Used for high blood pressure. A beta blocker used to treat heart problems.

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Quetiapine

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Seroquel: Use to treat schizophrenia. A second generation anti psychotic that rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.

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Risperidone

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Risperdal: Used to treat schizophrenia. A second generation anti psychotic rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.

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Sertraline

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Zoloft: An SSRI used to treat depression, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD.

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Simvastatin

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A statin used to lower cholesterol also used to prevent heart attacks.

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Temazepam

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Restoril: A first generation anti psychotic used to treat schizophrenia.

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Thiothixene

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Navane: A first generation anti psychotic used to treat schizophrenia.

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Tranylcypromine

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Parnate: An MAOI used to treat depression. Hypertensive crisis can occur if taken with barbiturates, amphetamines, or certain foods like bananas, fava beans, avocados, chicken liver, beer, red wine

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Trazodone

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An anti depressant medicine used to treat depression, anxiety, or both. This medication also helps with low mood, poor sleep, and poor concentration.

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Valproic acid

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Depakote: A mood stabilizer anti convulsant drug used to treat mania.

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Venlafaxine

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Effexor: An anti depressant (between TSR and SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.

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Victoza

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An injection for those with low blood sugar in young age, and type II diabetes in older adults, but not insulin.

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