Stepwards Psych Meds Flashcards

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Tranylcypromine

A

MAOI

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Phenelzine (Nardil) - 15mg

A

MAOI used in MDD
SE - HTN crisis
CI - avoid tyramine foods

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3
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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

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4
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Doxepin

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TCA

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5
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Primidone - 250mg

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Barbiturate (GABA agon)
Anticonvulsant -
prophylatic for tonic/clonic & grand mals
Essential tremor
SEs: Acute intermittent porphyria (abd pain, confusion, HA, hallucinations, dizziness)

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ramelteon (Rozerem) for prevention

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ICU delirium (melatonin agent)

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