psychotropic medication Flashcards
brand name of amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-2)
adderall
adderall XD
common frequency of amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
once daily
indication/use of amphetamine/dextroampetamine
ADHD and narcolepsy
name brand of methylphenidate (C-2)
Ritalin
ritalin LA
concerta
common frequency of methylphenidate
once daily
couseling tips and important info for ADHD medications
-take in AM due to insomnia
-weight loss from decreased appotite
-increased heart reat
-dry mouth
-headache
brand name for escitalopram
lexapro
common frequency of escitalopram
once daily
indication/ use of escitalopram
depression
anxiety
counseling tips/ important info for escitalopram
headache
insomnia or drowiness
sexual dysfunction
brand name of fluoxetine
prozac
sarafem
common frequency of fluoxetine
once daily
indication/use of fluoxetine
-depression
-OCD
-panic disorder
-bipolar disorder
-bullimia nervosa
Sarafem:
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD)
counseling tips/ important info fluoxetine
-sexual dysfunction
-anorexia
-diarrhea
-asthenia (lack of energy)
brand name of duloxetine
cymbalta
common frequency of duloxetine
once daily
indication/use of duloxetine
-depression
-anxiety
-diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
-chronic musculoskeletal pain (fibromyalgia)
counseling tips/ important info duloxetine
-insomnia or drowisness
-take with food if upset stomach occurs
brand name of sertraline
zoloft
common frequency of sertraline
once daily
indication/ use of sertraline
-depression
-panic disorder
-OCD
-post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
-social phobia
counseling tips/ important info for sertraline
-headaches
-insomnia > drowsiness
-take with food if upset stomach occurs
-sexual dysfunction
brand name of bupropion
wellbutrin SR
wellbutrin XL
zyban