Psychopharmacology Drug Chart Flashcards by M Weatherill

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Asenapine/ Saphris

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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aripiprazole/ Abilify

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Clozapine/ Clozaril

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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iloperidone / Fanapt

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Lurasidone / Latuda

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Olanzapine/ Zyprexa

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Paliperidone / Invega

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Quetiapine/ Seroquel

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
Neurotransmitter: blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Risperidone/ Risperdal

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
Neurotransmitter: blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Ziprasidone/ Geodon

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Category: atypical antipsychotic
Class: atypical
Neurotransmitter: blocks Serotonin more than Dopamine

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Chlorpromazine/ Thorazine

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Category: Typical Antipsychotic
Class: Phenothiazine
Neurotransmitter: Blocks Dopamine more than Serotonin

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Fluphenazine/ Prolixin

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Category: Typical Antipsychotic
Class: Phenothiazine
Neurotransmitter: Blocks Dopamine more than Serotonin

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Thioridazine/ Mellaril

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Category: Typical Antipsychotic
Class: Phenothiazine
Neurotransmitter: Blocks Dopamine more than Serotonin

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Trifluoperazine/ Stelazine

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Category: Typical Antipsychotic
Class: Phenothiazine
Neurotransmitter: Blocks Dopamine more than Serotonin

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Haloperidol/ Haldol

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Category: Typical Antipsychotic
Class: Butyrophenone
Neurotransmitter: Blocks Dopamine more than Serotonin

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Thiothixene/ Navane

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Category: Typical Antipsychotic
Class: Thioxanthene
Neurotransmitter: Blocks Dopamine more than Serotonin

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Chlordiazepoxide/ Librium

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Clonazepam/ Klonopin

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Clorazepate/ Tranxene

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Diazepam/ Valium

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Estazolam/ ProSom

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Flurazepam/ Dalmane

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Quazepam/ Doral

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Long Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Alprazolam/ Xanax

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Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics
Class: Benzodiazepines Short Acting
Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA
GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized).
Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

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Lorazepam/ Ativan

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Benzodiazepines Short Acting Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized). Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

Midazolam/ Versed

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Benzodiazepines Short Acting Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized). Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

Oxazepam/ Serax

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Benzodiazepines Short Acting Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized). Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

Temazepam/ Restoril

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Benzodiazepines Short Acting Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized). Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

Triazolam/ Halcion

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Benzodiazepines Short Acting Neurotransmitter: Increase inhibitory actions of GABA GABA allows more Cl- ions to pass into the neurons, makes the inside of the neuron more negatively charged (hyperpolarized). Reduces neuronal excitability and produces a depressant effect.

Flumazenil/ Romazicon

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Neurotransmitter: Benzo receptor antagonist

Buspirone/ Buspar

Category: Antianxiety/ Anxiolytics Class: Neurotransmitter: Binds and blocks Serotonin receptors

Citalopram/ Celexa

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Escitalopram/ Lexapro

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Fluoxetine/ Prozac

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Fluvoxamine/ Luvox

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Paroxetine/ Paxil

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Vilazodone/ Viibryd

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Sertaline/ Zoloft

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Vortioxetene/ Brintellix

Category: Antidepressants, SSRI Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Neurotransmitter: SSRI: block reuptake of 5HT (Serotonin)

Bupropion/ Wellbutrin

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: DA Reuptake Inhibitor Neurotransmitter: Block reuptake of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Desvenlafaxine/Pristiq

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: SNRI (Serotonin and Norepinephrine) Neurotransmitter: Block reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Duloxetine/Cymbalta

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: SNRI (Serotonin and Norepinephrine) Neurotransmitter: Block reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Venlavaxine/Effexor

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: SNRI (Serotonin and Norepinephrine) Neurotransmitter: Block reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Levomilnacipran/Fetzima

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: SNRI (Serotonin and Norepinephrine) Neurotransmitter: Block reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Nefazodone/Serzone

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: Serotonin reuptake inhibitor/antagonist Neurotransmitter: Weak reuptake inhibitors of Serotonin, but potential antagonists of 5HT receptors

Trazodone/Desyrel

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: Serotonin reuptake inhibitor/antagonist Neurotransmitter: Weak reuptake inhibitors of Serotonin, but potential antagonists of 5HT receptors

Mirtazapine/Remeron

Category: Antidepressants, Atypical SSRI Class: Alpha-2 antagonist Neurotransmitter: increase release of Norepinephrine and Serotonin, blockage of 5HT receptors and potent histamine receptor blocking actions

Isocarboxazid/Marplan

Category: Antidepressants, MAOI Class: Neurotransmitter: Block breakdown of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Phenelzine/Nardil

Category: Antidepressants, MAOI Class: Neurotransmitter: Block breakdown of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Tranylcypromine/Parnate

Category: Antidepressants, MAOI Class: Neurotransmitter: Block breakdown of Norepinephrine and Serotonin

Clomipramine/Anafranil

Category: Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Secondary Amine) Class: Neurotransmitter: Secondary Amines mainly increase brain levels of Norepinephrine more than Serotonin

Desipramine/Pertofrane

Category: Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Secondary Amine) Class: Neurotransmitter: Secondary Amines mainly increase brain levels of Norepinephrine more than Serotonin

Nortriptyline/Aventyl

Category: Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Secondary Amine) Class: Neurotransmitter: Secondary Amines mainly increase brain levels of Norepinephrine more than Serotonin

Amitriptyline/Elavil

Category: Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Tertiary Amine) Class: Neurotransmitter: Tertiary Amines mainly increase brain levels of Serotonin more than Norepinephrine

Doxepin/Sinequan

Category: Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Tertiary Amine) Class: Neurotransmitter: Tertiary Amines mainly increase brain levels of Serotonin more than Norepinephrine

Imipramine/Tofranil

Category: Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Tertiary Amine) Class: Neurotransmitter: Tertiary Amines mainly increase brain levels of Serotonin more than Norepinephrine

Amphetamine

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Dexmethylphenidate/Focalin

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Dextroamphetamine/Dexedrine

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Methylphenidate/Ritalin

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Methamphetamine/Desoxyn

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Modafinil/Provigil

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Lisdexamfetamine/Vyvanse

Category: Psychomotor Stimulants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases activity of Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Lithium/Eskalith, Lithobid

Category: Miscellaneous Class: Neurotransmitter: Body uses lithium as if it were Na (? sodium). Lithium interferes with nerve conduction, decrease in excitability of nerve tissue

Zolpidem/Ambien

Category: Hypnotics Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: More selective binding than Benzos to a subunit of benzo receptor. Facilitates inhibitory actions of GABA to increase Cl- ion influx. Offers certain hypnotic advantages over barbs and benzos.

Zaleplon/Sonata

Category: Hypnotics Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: More selective binding than Benzos to a subunit of benzo receptor. Facilitates inhibitory actions of GABA to increase Cl- ion influx. Offers certain hypnotic advantages over barbs and benzos.

Eszopiclone/Lunesta

Category: Hypnotics Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: More selective binding than Benzos to a subunit of benzo receptor. Facilitates inhibitory actions of GABA to increase Cl- ion influx. Offers certain hypnotic advantages over barbs and benzos.

Ramelteon/Rozerem

Category: Hypnotics Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: More selective binding than Benzos to a subunit of benzo receptor. Facilitates inhibitory actions of GABA to increase Cl- ion influx. Offers certain hypnotic advantages over barbs and benzos.

Chloral hydrate/Noctec

Category: Hypnotics Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: More selective binding than Benzos to a subunit of benzo receptor. Facilitates inhibitory actions of GABA to increase Cl- ion influx. Offers certain hypnotic advantages over barbs and benzos.

Amobarbital/Amytal

Category: Barbiturate Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: Bind to GABA receptor, increases influx of Cl- ions

Pentobarbital/Nembutal

Category: Barbiturate Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: Bind to GABA receptor, increases influx of Cl- ions

Phenobarbital/Luminal

Category: Barbiturate Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: Bind to GABA receptor, increases influx of Cl- ions

Secobarbital/Seconal

Category: Barbiturate Class: Sedative-hypnotics Neurotransmitter: Bind to GABA receptor, increases influx of Cl- ions

Pentobarbital/Nembutal

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases inhibitory actions of GABA

Phenobarbital/Luminal

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Increases inhibitory actions of GABA

Phenytoin/Dilantin

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: hydantoin Neurotransmitter: Prolongs inactivation of Na+ channels, thus lowers the generation of high-frequency repetitive firing of action potentials

Carbamazepine/Tegretol

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Prolongs inactivation of Na+ channels, thus lowers the generation of high-frequency repetitive firing of action potentials

Valproic Acid/Depakene

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Prolongs inactivation of Na+ channels, thus lowers the generation of high-frequency repetitive firing of action potentials

Felbamate/Felbatol

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Interference with Na+ and Ca+ channels

Gabapentin/Neurontin

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Blockade of Ca+ channels, decreased release of glutamate

Lacosamide/Vimpat

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: enhances slow inactivation of Na+ channels

Lamotrigine/Lamictal

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Prolongs inactivation of Na+ channels

Levetiracetam/Keppra

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter:

Pregabalin/Lyrica

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Blockade of Ca+ channels, decreased release of glutamate

Tiagabine/Gabitril

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: increases inhibitory actions of GABA

Topriamate/Topamax

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: Prolongs inactivation of Na+ channels

Zonisamide/Zonegran

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: interference with Na+ and Ca+ channels

Ethosuximide/Zarontin

Category: Anticonvulsants Class: Neurotransmitter: inhibits thalamic T-type Ca+ currents