Pharmacology Flashcards
Which seizure medication have a side effect of rash?
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Phentoin (Dilantin)
Which type of medication is indicated for generalized seizures?
- Valproic acid (Epival)
- Phentoin (Dilantin)
- Leviteracetam (Keppra)
For which types of seizures is used Phentoin (Dilantin)?
Partial and generalized
What are the indications of SNRIs?
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Pain
- Energy
- Concentration
What are the indications for lithium?
- Mania (prominent irritability)
- Resistant depression: anti-suicidal
What are the side effects of SNRIs?
Noradrenergic beta-receptors
- Tremor
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
Noradrenergic alpha-receptors
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
Sweating
What are the 2 only drugs that decrease suicidal ideations?
- Lithium
- Clozapine
Name the SNRIs
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
- Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
What are the common side effects of lithum?
- L – leukocytosis
- I – Inspidus (diabetes)
- T – Tremors
- H – Hypothyroid
- I – increased urine (polyuria)
- M – Mom’s beware (teratogenicity)
Which seizure medication have side effects of weight gain and tremor?
Valproic Acid (Epival)
Which mood stabilizer medication is compatible with lactation?
Valproate
What are the indications for SSRIs?
- Major depressive disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- PTSD
- OCD
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bipolar Depression (Fluox + olanz combo)
What are the types of antidepressants?
- Serotonin Serum Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIS)
- Serotonin Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIS)
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Atypical antidepressant
What are the side effects of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Serotonin Syndrome
Hypertensive crisis
Which seizure medication have pstchiatric side effects?
Leviteracetam (Keppra)