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ADHD medications

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
methylphenidate

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generic name of Adderall, Adderall XR

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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brand name of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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Adderall, Adderal XR

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common frequency of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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once daily

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indications/use for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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ADHD, narcolepsy

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counseling tips for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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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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generic name of Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

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methylphenidate

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brand name of methylphenidate

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Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

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common frequency for methylphenidate

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once daily

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indications/use for methylphenidate

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ADHD, narcolepsy

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counseling tips/info for methylphenidate

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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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antidepressants

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escitalopram
fluoxetine
duloxetine
sertraline
bupropion

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generic name of Lexapro

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escitalopram

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brand name for escitalopram

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Lexapro

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common frequency for escitalopram

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once daily

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indications/use for escitalopram

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depression, anxiety

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counseling tips/info for escitalopram

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headache
insomnia or drowsiness
sexual dysfunction

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generic name for Prozac, Sarafem

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fluoxetine

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brand name for fluoxetine

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Prozac, Sarafem

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common frequency for fluoxetine

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once daily

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indications/use for fluoxetine

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depression, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa
Sarafem: premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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counseling tips/info for fluoxetine

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sexual dysfunction
anorexia
diarrhea
asthenia (lack of energy)

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generic name for Cymbalta

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duloxetine

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brand name for duloxetine

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Cymbalta

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common frequency for duloxetine
once daily
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indications/use for duloxetine
depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex. fibromyalgia)
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generic name for Zoloft
sertraline
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brand name for sertraline
Zoloft
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common frequency for sertraline
once daily
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indications/use for sertraline
depression, panic disorder, ODC, PTSD, PDD, social phobia
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counseling tips/info for sertraline
headache insomnia > drowsiness take with food if upset stomach occurs sexual dysfunction
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generic name of Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban
bupropion
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brand name for bupropion
Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban
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common frequency for bupropion
SR: one tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one bid XL: one 150 mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300 mg tablet daily
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indications/use for bupropion
Wellbutrin: depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Zyban: smoking cessation
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counseling tips/info for bupropion
insomnia begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking
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atypical antipsychotics
olanzapine quetiapine aripiprazole
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generic name for Zyprexa
olanzapine
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brand name for olanzapine
Zyprexa
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common frequency for olanzapine
once daily
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indications/use for olanzapine
bipolar disorder schizophrenia treatment resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
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counseling tips/info for olanzapine
drowsiness weight gain: up to 40 lbs in 40 days increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasams) decreased sex drive
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generic name for Seroquel
quetiapine
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generic name for Seroquel
quetiapine
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common frequency for quetiapine
once daily
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indications/use for quetiapine
bipolar disorder schizophrenia depression
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counseling tips/info for quetiapine
drowsiness weight gain increased BP, tachycardia increased appetite dizziness
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generic name for Abilify
aripiprazole
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brand name for aripiprazole
Abilify
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common frequency for aripiprazole
once daily
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indications/use for aripiprazole
bipolar disorder schizophrenia treatment resistant depression (adjunct) irritability associated with autistic disorder
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counseling tips/info for aripiprazole
drowsiness or insomnia weight gain movement disorders
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anticonvulsants
lamotrigine divalproex sodium levetiracetam
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generic name for Lamictal
lamotrigine
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brand name for lamotrigine
Lamictal
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common frequency for lamotrigine
daily, BID
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indications/use for lamotrigine
seizures bipolar disorder
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counseling tips/info for lamotrigine
nausea/vomiting drowsiness/dizziness skin rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome): titrate dose to avoid visual disturbances
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generic name for Depakote (DR), Depakote ER
divalproex sodium
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brand name for divalproex sodium
Depakote (DR), Depakote ER
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common frequency for divalproex sodium
DR: TID ER: once daily
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indications/use for divalproex sodium
seizures bipolar disorder migraine prevention
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counseling tips/info for divalproex sodium
drowsiness/dizziness tremor muscle weakness upset stomach: may take with food
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generic name for Keppra, Keppra XR
levetiracetam
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brand name for levetiracetam
Keppra, Keppra XR
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common frequency for levetiracetam
Keppra: BID Keppra XR: once daily
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indications/use for levetiracetam
seizures
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counseling tips/info for levetiracetam
drowsiness/dizziness asthenia headache
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insomnia
trazodone zolpidem
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generic name for Desyrel
trazodone
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brand name for trazodone
Desyrel
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common frequency for trazodone
depression: BID, TID insomnia: once daily at bedtime
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indications/use for trazodone
depression non FDA approved use: insomnia
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counseling tips/info for trazodone
drowsiness take with food to increase absorption
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generic name for Ambien, Ambien CR
zolpidem
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brand name for zolpidem
Ambien, Ambien CR
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common frequency for zolpidem
once daily at bedtime
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indications/use for zolpidem
insomnia (short term treatment)
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counseling tips/info for zolpidem
take within 20 min of bedtime get >8 hours of rest: may cause next day drowsiness risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

PHRM 822 (6 decks)

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