Medication List 4: ADHD, Anti-anxiety, Antidepressants

Question 1

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): brands

Answer 1

Adderall, Adderall XR

Question 2

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): common strengths

Answer 2

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

Question 3

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): common frequency

Answer 3

QD

Question 4

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): indications/use

Answer 4

ADHD, narcolepsy

Question 5

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (C-II): counseling tips/important info

Answer 5

-take in AM due to insomnia
-weight loss from decreased appetite
-increases heart rate
-dry mouth
-headache

Question 6

methylphenidate (C-II): brands

Answer 6

Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta

Question 7

methylphenidate (C-II): common strengths

Answer 7

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

Question 8

methylphenidate (C-II): common frequency

Answer 8

QD

Question 9

methylphenidate (C-II): indications/use

Answer 9

ADHD, narcolepsy

Question 10

methylphenidate (C-II): counseling tips/important info

Answer 10

-take in AM due to insomnia
-weight loss from decreased appetite
-increases heart rate
-dry mouth
-headache

Question 11

escitalopram: brands

Answer 11

Lexapro

Question 12

escitalopram: common strengths

Answer 12

5mg, 10mg, 20mg

Question 13

escitalopram: common frequency

Answer 13

QD

Question 14

escitalopram: indications/use

Answer 14

anxiety, depression

Question 15

escitalopram: counseling tips/important info

Answer 15

-headache
-insomnia or drowsiness
-sexual dysfunction

Question 16

venlafaxine: brands

Answer 16

Effexor, Effexor XR

Question 17

venlafaxine: common strengths

Answer 17

37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg

Question 18

venlafaxine: common frequency

Answer 18

QD

Question 19

venlafaxine: indications/use

Answer 19

-anxiety
-depression
-panic disorder
-social phobia

Question 20

venlafaxine: counseling tips/important info

Answer 20

-headache
-insomnia or drowsiness
-dry mouth
-take with food if upset stomach

Question 21

fluoxetine: brands

Answer 21

Prozac, Sarafem

Question 22

fluoxetine: common strengths

Answer 22

10mg, 20mg, 40mg

Question 23

fluoxetine: common frequency

Answer 23

QD

Question 24

fluoxetine: indications/use

Answer 24

-bipolar disorder
-bulimia nervosa
-major depressive disorder
-OCD
-panic disorder
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD) (Sarafem only)

Question 25

fluoxetine: counseling tips/important info

Answer 25

-sexual dysfunction -anorexia -diarrhea -asthenia (lack of energy)

Question 26

duloxetine: brands

Answer 26

Cymbalta

Question 27

duloxetine: common strengths

Answer 27

20mg, 30mg, 60mg

Question 28

duloxetine: common frequency

Answer 28

QD

Question 29

duloxetine: indications/use

Answer 29

-depression -anxiety -diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain -chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex: fibromyalgia)

Question 30

duloxetine: counseling tips/important info

Answer 30

-insomnia or drowsiness -take with food if upset stomach occurs

Question 31

sertraline: brands

Answer 31

Zoloft

Question 32

sertraline: common strengths

Answer 32

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 33

sertraline: common frequency

Answer 33

QD

Question 34

sertraline: indications/use

Answer 34

-depression -panic disorder -OCD -PTSD -PDD -social phobia

Question 35

sertraline: counseling tips

Answer 35

-headache -insomnia > drowsiness -take with food if upset stomach occurs -sexual dysfunction

Question 36

amitriptyline: brands

Answer 36

Elavil

Question 37

amitriptyline: common strengths

Answer 37

10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg

Question 38

amitriptyline: common frequency

Answer 38

QD at bedtime

Question 39

amitriptyline: indications/use

Answer 39

-depression non-FDA approved uses: -chronic pain -migraine prevention -insomnia

Question 40

amitriptyline: counseling tips/important info

Answer 40

-drowsiness -weight gain -constipation

Question 41

trazodone: brands

Answer 41

Desyrel

Question 42

trazodone: common strengths

Answer 42

50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg

Question 43

trazodone: common frequency

Answer 43

BID, TID (depression) 50mg QHS (insomnia)

Question 44

trazodone: indications/use

Answer 44

-depression non-FDA approved uses: -insomnia

Question 45

trazodone: counseling tips/important info

Answer 45

-drowsiness -take with food to increase absorption

Question 46

bupropion: brands

Answer 46

Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL

Question 47

bupropion: common strengths

Answer 47

Wellbutrin SR and Zyban: 100mg, 150mg, 200mg Wellbutrin XL: 150mg, 300mg

Question 48

bupropion: common frequency

Answer 48

SR Dosing: 1 tablet PO daily for 3-7 days, then one bid XL Dosing: 1 150mg tablet daily for 3-7 days, then 300mg tablet daily

Question 49

bupropion: indications/use

Answer 49

Wellbutrin -depression -seasonal affective disorder Zyban -smoking cessation

Question 50

bupropion: counseling tips/important info

Answer 50

-insomnia -begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking