Medications Flashcards
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Anti-psychotic
- Anorexia
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
SSRI
- Depression
- Anorexia, bulimia, BED
- Narcolepsy
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI
- Depression
- BED
Sertraline (Zoloft)
SSRI
- Depression
- Peripartum depression
- BED
Lisdexamphetamine (Aduvanz)
CNS stimulant
- BED
Topiramate
Anti-seizure
- BED
Desmopressin
Antidiuretic
- Enuresis
Modafinil and armodafinil
Increased dopamine, somewhat increased serotonin and norepinephrine
- Narcolepsy
Venlafaxine (Efexor, Vensir)
Antidepressant
- Depression
- Narcolepsy
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Tricyclic antidepressant
- Depression
- Narcolepsy
- OCD
Sodium oxybate
Derivative of natural chemical in the brain that improves sleep, reduces cataplexy, reduces daytime sleepiness
- Narcolepsy
Clozapine
Second-generation antipsychotic
- Schizophrenia
Varenicline (Chantix)
Smoking cessation aid
- Tobacco-related disorders
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Mood stabilizer
- Bipolar disorder (“classic”)
- Acute mania
Valproic acid (Depakene)
Anticonvulsant
- Bipolar disorder with mixed episodes (“atypical”)
- Acute mania
Imipramine
Antidepressant
- Panic disorder
Buspirone (BuSpar)
Anxiolytic
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Other anxiety disorders