Psych Meds Flashcards
Ritalin
methylphenidate
Adderall
Dextroamphetamine
Ambien
Zolpidem
What is the mechanism of Ambien
Interacts with the GABA-Benzodiazepine receptor
Concerta
Methylphenidate
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine
BuSpar
Buspirone
When is Buproprion Contraindicated
Patients with seizures`
Can BuSpar be used as an adjunct therapy for anxiety
You bet’ya
What other beneficial effects does buspar have in the treatment of anxiety and depression
Tends to have a stimulative effect which helps combat the neurovegetative state
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
Klonopin
Clonazepam
What is the half life of action of klonopin
20-50 hours
Remeron
Mirtazipine
What is the mechanism of Remeron
Antagonizes alpha-2 adrenergic and serotonin 5HT-2 receptors
Effexor
Venlafaxine
Pristiq
Desvenlafaxine
What is the mechanism of Desvenlafaxine
SNRI
What is desvenlafaxine used to treat
Major Depressive Disorder
Strattera
Atomoxetine
What is atomoxetine used to treat
ADHD
What is the mechanism of atomoxetine
Selectively inhibits Norepinephrine reuptake
Abilify
Aripiprazole
What is aripiprazole
2nd generation antipsychotic
Ativan
Lorazepam
Aricept
Donepezil
What is the mechanism of Donepezil
Cholinesterase inhibitor
What is donepezil used to treat
Dementia
Namenda
Memantine
What is the mechanism of memantine
NMDA receptor Antagonist
Fioricept
Butabital / acetaminophen / caffeine
Flexeril
cyclobenzaprine