MEDLIST 4 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Antidipressants

Question 1

Adderall, Adderall XR
generic name

Answer 1

amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)

Question 2

amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
Common strength

Answer 2

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

Question 3

amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
common frequency

Answer 3

once daily

Question 4

amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
indication and use

Answer 4

ADHD
Narcolepsy

Question 5

amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
(C-II)
counseling tip

Answer 5

• Take in AM due to insomnia
• Weight loss from decreased appetite
• Increases heart rate
• Dry mouth
• Headache

Question 6

Ritalin,
Ritalin LA, Concerta
Generic name

Answer 6

methylphenidate
(C-II)

Question 7

methylphenidate
(C-II)
common strength

Answer 7

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

Question 8

methylphenidate
(C-II)
common frequency

Answer 8

once daily

Question 9

methylphenidate
(C-II)
indication and use

Answer 9

ADHD
Narcolepsy

Question 10

methylphenidate
(C-II)
counseling tips

Answer 10

• Take in AM due to insomnia
• Weight loss from decreased appetite
• Increases heart rate
• Dry mouth
• Headache

Question 11

Lexapro
generic name

Answer 11

escitalopram

Question 12

escitalopram
common strength

Answer 12

5mg,
10mg,
20mg

Question 13

escitalopram
common frequency

Answer 13

once daily

Question 14

escitalopram
indication and use

Answer 14

• Depression
• Anxiety

Question 15

escitalopram
counseling tip

Answer 15

• Headache
• Insomnia or drowsiness
• Sexual dysfunction (decrease libido and decrease the possibility of orgasm)

Question 16

Effexor,
Effexor XR
generic name

Answer 16

venlafaxine

Question 17

venlafaxine
common strength

Answer 17

37.5mg,
75mg,
150mg,
225mg

Question 18

venlafaxine
common frequency

Answer 18

once daily

Question 19

venlafaxine
indication and use

Answer 19

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic disorder
• Social phobia

Question 20

venlafaxine
counseling tips

Answer 20

• Headache
• Insomnia or drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Take with food if upset stomach

Question 21

Prozac,
Sarafem
generic name

Answer 21

fluoxetine

Question 22

fluoxetine
common strength

Answer 22

10mg,
20mg,
40mg

Question 23

fluoxetine
common frequency

Answer 23

once daily

Question 24

fluoxetine
indication and use

Answer 24

• Bipolar disorder
• Bulimia nervosa
• Major depressive disorder
• OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
• Panic Disorder
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD, Sarafem only)

Question 25

fluoxetine counseling tip

Answer 25

* Sexual dysfunction * Anorexia * Diarrhea * Asthenia (lack of energy)

Question 26

Cymbalta generic name

Answer 26

duloxetine

Question 27

duloxetine common strength

Answer 27

20mg, 30mg, 60mg

Question 28

duloxetine common frequency

Answer 28

once daily

Question 29

duloxetine indication and use

Answer 29

* Depression * Anxiety * Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain * Chronic musculoskeletal pain (ex: fibromyalgia)

Question 30

duloxetine counseling tip

Answer 30

* Insomnia or drowsiness * Take with food if an upset stomach occurs

Question 31

Zoloft generic name

Answer 31

sertraline

Question 32

sertraline common strength

Answer 32

25mg 50mg 100mg

Question 33

sertraline common frequency

Answer 33

once daily

Question 34

sertraline indication and use

Answer 34

* Depression * Panic disorder * OCD * PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) * PDD * Social phobia

Question 35

sertraline counseling tip

Answer 35

* Headache * Insomnia > drowsiness (more likely to see insomnia but both are possible) * Take with food if an upset stomach occurs * Sexual dysfunction

Question 36

Elavil Generic name

Answer 36

amitriptyline

Question 37

amitriptyline Common strength

Answer 37

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

Question 38

amitriptyline common frequency

Answer 38

once daily at bedtime

Question 39

amitriptyline indication and use

Answer 39

* Depression * Non-FDA approved uses: chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia * Non FDA approved uses are what we use med for nowadays

Question 40

amitriptyline counseling tip

Answer 40

* Drowsiness * Weight gain * Constipation

Question 41

Desyrel generic name

Answer 41

Trazodone

Question 42

Trazodone common strength

Answer 42

50mg 100mg 150mg 300mg

Question 43

Trazodone common frequency

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Trazodone indication and use

Answer 44

* Depression * Non-FDA approved use: insomnia

Question 45

Trazodone counseling tip

Answer 45

* Drowsiness * Take with food to increase absorption

Question 46

Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL generic name

Answer 46

bupropion

Question 47

bupropion common strength

Answer 47

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

Question 48

bupropion common frequency

Answer 48

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

Question 49

bupropion indication and use

Answer 49

Wellbutrin: * Depression * Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Zyban: Wellbutrin: * Smoking cessation

Question 50

bupropion counseling tip

Answer 50

* Insomnia * Begin 1 week before the patient intends to quit smoking * Different titrations to start the dosing