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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anti-anxiety, and Antidepressants Flashcards

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Tips for all Antidepressants

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  • Report signs/symptoms of worsening depression, behavior changes, and increase in suicidal thoughts during initiation of therapy to a healthcare provider immediately
  • May need to taper up and/or down when using high doses; tell patients not to adjust doses or discontinue medication without consulting prescriber
  • May take 2-6 weeks to see therapeutic effect
  • Avoid alcohol (intensifies side effects)
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ER, XL, XR, LA, SR, CD, CR

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all timed-release dosage forms, but use different drug delivery systems; may release at different rates. Never crush or chew these dosage forms.

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amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-II)
drug class

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ADHD

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amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-II)
brand

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Adderall, Adderall XR

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amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-II)
common strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20 mg, 25mg, 30mg

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amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-II)
common frequecy

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once daily

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amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-II)
indications

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  • ADHD
  • Narcolepsy
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amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (C-II)
counseling points

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  • Take in AM due to insomnia
  • Weight loss from decreased appetite
  • Increases heart rate
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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methylphenidate (C-II)
drug class

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ADHD

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methylphenidate (C-II)
brand

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Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

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methylphenidate (C-II)
common strengths

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Ritalin:
5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Concerta:
18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg

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methylphenidate (C-II)
common frequency

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once daily

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methylphenidate (C-II)
indications

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  • ADHD
  • Narcolepsy
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methylphenidate (C-II)
counseling points

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  • Take in AM due to insomnia
  • Weight loss from decreased appetite
  • Increases heart rate
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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escitalopram
drug class

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Anti-Depressants

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escitalopram
brand

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Lexapro

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escitalopram
common strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 20mg

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escitalopram
common frequency

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once daily

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escitalopram
indication

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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escitalopram
counseling points

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  • Headache
  • Insomnia or drowsiness
  • Sexual dysfunction
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venlafaxine
drug class

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Anti-Depressants

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venlafaxine
brand

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Effexor, Effexor XR

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venlafaxine
common strengths

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37.5mg, 75mg,150mg, 225mg

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venlafaxine
common frequency

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once daily

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venlafaxine indications
* Depression * Anxiety * Panic disorder * Social phobia
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venlafaxine counseling points
* Headache * Insomnia or drowsiness * Dry mouth * Take with food if upset stomach
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fluoxetine drug class
Anti-Depressants
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fluoxetine brand
Prozac, Sarafem
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fluoxetine common strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
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fluoxetine common frequency
once daily
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fluoxetine indication
* Bipolar disorder * Bulimia nervosa * Major depressive disorder * OCD * Panic Disorder * Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem only)
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fluoxetine counseling points
* Sexual dysfunction * Anorexia * Diarrhea * Asthenia (lack of energy)
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duloxetine drug class
Anti-Depressants
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duloxetine brand
Cymbalta
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duloxetine common strengths
20mg, 30mg, 60mg
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duloxetine common frequency
once daily
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duloxetine indications
* Depression * Anxiety * Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain * Chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex: fibromyalgia)
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duloxetine counseling points
* Insomnia or drowsiness * Take with food if upset stomach occurs
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sertraline drug class
Anti-Depressants
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sertraline brand
Zoloft
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sertraline common strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
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sertraline common frequency
once daily
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sertraline indications
* Depression * Panic disorder * OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) * PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) * PDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) * Social phobia
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sertraline counseling points
* Headache * Insomnia > drowsiness * Take with food if upset stomach occurs * Sexual dysfunction
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amitriptyline drug class
Anti-Depressants
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amitriptyline brand
Elavil
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amitriptyline common strengths
10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
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amitriptyline common frequency
once daily at bedtime
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amitriptyline indications
* Depression * Non-FDA approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
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amitriptyline counseling points
* Weight gain * Constipation * Drowsiness
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trazodone drug class
Anti-Depressants
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trazodone brand
Desyrel
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trazodone common strengths
50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg
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trazodone common frequency
BID, TID (depression) 50mg tablet QHS (insomnia)
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trazodone indications
* Depression * Non-FDA approved use: insomnia
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trazodone counseling points
* Drowsiness * Take with food to increase absorption
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bupropion drug class
Anti-Depressants
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bupropion brand
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
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bupropion common strengths
Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100mg, 150mg, 200mg Wellbutrin XL: 150mg, 300mg
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bupropion common frequency
SR Dosing: One tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one bid XL Dosing: One 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300mg tablet daily
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bupropion indications
Wellbutrin * Depression * Seasonal Affective Disorder Zyban * Smoking Cessation
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bupropion counseling points
* Insomnia * Begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking

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