Ch. 2 and 16 Flashcards
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ANTI-DEPRESSANT
Drug examples for SSRI
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
Citalopram
Paxil
Zoloft
Prozac
ANTI-DEPRESSANT
Drug Examples for SNRI
*Selective Norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
ANTI-DEPRESSANT
Drug Examples for TCA
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Amitryptaline (Elavil)
ANTI-DEPRESSANT
Drug Examples for MAOIs
No Popular Meds
Nardil
Parnate
Marplan
ANXIETY
Drugs for Benzo’s (BZO)
-pam -lam
diazepam
lorazepam
alprazolam
What is the ANTIDOTE for Benzo Overdose?
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Mood Stabilizing aka Anti Convulsant Drug Examples yo gabba gabba
Gabapentin
Depakote
AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Bipolar Disorder Drug Examples
+Therapeutic Range
Lithium 0.6-1.2
Sodium 135-145
AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Antipsychotic Drug examples
1st Gen Haldol
2nd Gen Seroquel
3rd Gen Abilify
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of SSRI’s
serotonin syndrome
weight changes
sexual dysfunction
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of SNRI’s
dizziness
sexual dysfunction
constipation
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of TCA’s
Tachycardia - fast heart rate
Anticholinergic Symptoms (dryness)
- blurry vision
- dry mouth
- urination retention
- constipation
ADVERSE EFFECTS
What can you NOT take while on MAOI’s medication?
Tyramine - cheese, wine, processed meats, fermented foods
ALSO no SSRIs, SNRIs, or TCAs. stay away from other antidepressants when taking this
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of MAOIs
Headaches
hypertensive crisis
serotonin syndrome
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of Benzo’s
Drowsiness
Sedation
Memory Loss
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of Lithium
Tremors
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of Anticonvulsants
like Gabapentin
Cardiac Dysrhythmias - abnormal/irregular heart beat
ADVERSE EFFECTS
of Antipsychotic medications
like Haldol
long term use - EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms)
parkinson’s
akathisia (restlessness)
tremors
tardive dyskinesia - sticking out tongue (involuntary movements)
What is the Chemical Name?
Chemical Composition
What is the Generic name?
Name given by U.S. Adopted Names Council
What is the Trade name?
Name given by the company or manufacturer
How are drugs grouped together based on similar properties?
By Drug Classifications
How are Parenteral given drugs able to bypass the “First-Pass” effect?
They do not get absorbed by the liver, due to medication being given intravenously. Not by mouth.
Any Chemical that affects the processes of a living organism
A Drug