Medications

Question 1

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Answer 1

Bond to receptor sites of nerve synapses and block reuptake of serotonin and norepinenephrine Otimum benefits in 2-3 weeks.

Question 2

Tricyclic Andtidepressant examples

Answer 2

Anafranil (trimipramine), Sinequan (doxepine), Elavil (amitriptyline) Pamelor (notriptyline), Tofranil (impramine), Vivctil (protriptyoine), Surmontil (trimipramine), Norpramine (desoraome), Asendin (amoxapine)

Question 3

Tricyclic Antidepressants Side Effects

Answer 3

Anticholinergic effects 9sweating, urinary retention, constipation, diarrhea) Cardiovascular effects (palpitations and tachycardia) Wieght gain, insomnia, sedation, confusion, disorientation, nausea, and libidinal changes

Question 4

MAO Inhibitors

Answer 4

thwart monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters. Used to treat atypical depression involving anxiety, phonbia or hostility.

Question 5

MAO Inhibitors examples

Answer 5

Marplan (isacarboxazid), Parnate (tranylcypromine), Nardial (phenelzine)

Question 6

MAO Inhibitors side effects

Answer 6

Hypertensive crises, Anticholinergic effecgts Orthostatic hypotension, extrapyramidal effects (tremors) Edema, drowsiness

Question 7

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Answer 7

Increase serotonin levels in the brain

Question 8

SSRI examples

Answer 8

Zoloft (sertralline), Paxil (Paroxetine), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Prozac (fluoxetine)

Question 9

SSRI side effects

Answer 9

Anticholinergic Effects, nercousness, anxiety, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, tremors, seizures, headaches, dizziness

Question 10

Tetracyclic Antidepressants

Answer 10

closely resemble the tricyclic class, Used as a second or thrid line drug.

Question 11

Tetracyclic Antidepressant Examples

Answer 11

Ludiomil (maprotiline), Trazodone

Question 12

Tetracylclic Antidepressant side Effects

Answer 12

Seizures have occurs in individuals on high doses of tetracyclics.

Question 13

Mood Stabilizers

Answer 13

Treat Mania, bipolar disorder, convulsions and some seizure disorders. NO dependence associated

Question 14

Mood Stabilizer examples

Answer 14

Depakene (valproate), Lithane (lithium carbonate), Depakote (volproate), Teretol (carbamazepine), Eskalith (lithium carbonate)

Question 15

Mood Stabilizer Side Effects

Answer 15

Weakness, fine tremor in hands, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, weight gain.

Question 16

Medication for ADHD-Stimulants examples

Answer 16

NO Doz (caffine), Vivarin (caffeine), Ritalin (methlyphenidate), Cylert (pemoline), Caffedrine (caffine and ephedrine), Desoxyn (methamphetamine)

Question 17

Stimulant side effects

Answer 17

Nervousness, Insomnia, onset of tourettes disorder, anorexia (possible suppression of height and weight), Abdominal pain, stomach upset, headache, tearfulness, tachycardia

Question 18

Medication for ADHD - phenothiazines

Answer 18

Decrease motor activity

Question 19

Phenothiazines examples

Answer 19

Mellaril (thioridazine), thorazine (chlorpromazine)

Question 20

Phenothiazine side effects

Answer 20

Extrapyramidal symptoms, vission difficulties, possible tardive dyskinesia

Question 21

Anxiolytics

Answer 21

control moderate to sever anxiety

Question 22

Axiolytics - Benzodiazephines

Answer 22

potent hypnotic and sedative qualities. Long acting have higher risk for overdose, short acting may produce dependence

Question 23

Benzodiazephine Long acting examples

Answer 23

Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium (diazepamm), Dalmane (flurazepam hydrochloride), Tranxene (clorazeptane dipotassium)

Question 24

Benzodiazephine short acting examples

Answer 24

Xanax (alprazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Serax (oxazepam)

Question 25

Axiolytics - Meprobamates

Answer 25

Have transquilizing properties

Question 26

Meprobamates examples

Answer 26

Meprospan, Miltown, Equanil

Question 27

Anxiolytics - anthisamines

Answer 27

Vistaril, Atarax, Buspar (busipirione)

Question 28

Axiolytics - beta blocker

Answer 28

Inderal

Question 29

Meprobamates side effects

Answer 29

Serious side effects now rarely used.

Question 30

Anti-pyschotics

Answer 30

Help improve concetration and self control. Block dopamine receptors in the brain. Don't cause dependence. Overdose is rarely lethal

Question 31

Anti-psychotic examples

Answer 31

Risperdal (risperidone), Mellaril (thioridazine), Serentil, Trila Fon (perphenazine), Compazine, Navane (thioxanthene), Stelazine (trifluoperazine), Lixitane (loxpine), Haldol (haloperidol), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Thorazine (chlorpromaine)

Question 32

Anti-psychotic side effects

Answer 32

Anticholinergic effects (blurred vision, dry mouth), Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension (drop in blood pressure when arising), Extrapyramidal effects (spasms and motor restlessness), Depression, weight gain, insomnia, increased appetitie.

Question 33

Antidyskinetics

Answer 33

Treat problematic involuntary movement

Question 34

Antidyskinetics Examples

Answer 34

Benadryl, Symmetrell, Antrane, Congentin

Question 35

Antidyskinetics side effects

Answer 35

Dry mouth, nose and throat. Blurred vision, constipation, decreased sweating, drowsiness.