Meds Flashcards
block reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
antidepressants
block dopamine receptors/
atypical - block serotonin receptors
antipsychotics
inhibitory of GABA/ increased blocking causing sedation
benzodiazepines
increase release of norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin
psychostimulants
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
benzodiazepine antianxiety
Diazepam (Valium)
benzodiazepine antianxiety
Alprazolam (Xanax)
benzodiazepine antianxiety
lorazepam
benzodiazepine antianxiety
citalopram (Celexa)
SSRI antidepressant
fluoxetine (Prozac)
SSRI antidepressant
Sertraline (Zoloft)
SSRI antidepressant
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI antidepressant
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
SSRI antidepressant
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
tricyclic antidepressant
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
tetracyclic antidepressant
smoking cessation and antianxiety
mirtazapine (Remeron)
tetracyclic antidepressant
trazadone (desyrel)
tetracyclic antidepressant for sleep
venlafaxine (Effexor)
SNRI antidepressant
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
SNRI antidepressant
Phenelzine (NArdil)
MAOI antidepressant