Stepwards Psych Meds Flashcards
Stepwards
1
Q
Tranylcypromine
A
MAOI
2
Q
Phenelzine (Nardil) - 15mg
A
MAOI used in MDD
SE - HTN crisis
CI - avoid tyramine foods
3
Q
Buspirone (Buspar) - 10mg
A
Anxiolytic in GAD (2nd line)
Partial agonist 5-HT1A & D2 antagonist.
CI - avoid concomitant MAOIs risk for serotonin syndrome
SEs - Parkinsons
Can develop tolerance
4
Q
Doxepin
A
TCA
5
Q
Primidone - 250mg
A
Barbiturate (GABA agon)
Anticonvulsant -
prophylatic for tonic/clonic & grand mals
Essential tremor
SEs: Acute intermittent porphyria (abd pain, confusion, HA, hallucinations, dizziness)
6
Q
ramelteon (Rozerem) for prevention
A
ICU delirium (melatonin agent)