Psychotropic

Question 1

Lithium

Answer 1

“Drugs for Bipolar”. Bipolar. Treat Acute Mania. schizophrenia.
250-1000 divided into BD. Titrate to serum concentration
8-12 hours post dose. 5-7days after initiation. Prophylaxis: 0.4-1mmol/L.
Mon: Renal. Levels. weight gain. ECG.
Blood tests. Be aware of toxicity (eg extreme thirst and frequent urination, nausea and vomiting). CC.
Ural makes less effective

Question 2

Phenelzine

Answer 2

MAOi. MD. PD.
Moin: BP. Hepatic
45-90mg in 2-3doses
Take before 3pm 0- trouble sleeping. L1. L12. Tell doc if you get a severe headache. L5.

Tranylcypromine - 20–40 mg daily in 2 or 3 doses

Question 3

Fluvoxamine

Answer 3

SSRI. MD & OCD. 50 - 100-300mg Daily.
Serotionin . Hepatic. ECG. Weight.
cc. mane. l9. worse before better. sexual dysfunction. l12
therapeutic response is usually delayed by 2 weeks

Question 4

Clomipramine

Answer 4

TCA. OCD. Md. Cataplexy assosicated with narcolepsy.75-150mg D. Moin: ECG BP weight. Hepstic Serotionin
blurred vision, drowsiness and dry mouth - should disapear 7/7. L9/L12 nocte. l16. alochol. Sexual disfunctino therapeutic response is usually delayed by 2 weeks

Question 5

Mianserin

Answer 5

Other AD. MD.
Renal. Hepatic. Weight. FBC.
30-120mg daily.
L1. L9. worse before better

Question 6

Duloxetine

Answer 6

SNRI. MD. GAD. Painful diabetic neuropathy.
30-120mg daily.
Sodium. Serotoinin. Renal. Hepatic. BP
Counsel: Dcc. cc. l9. worse before better.

Question 7

Moclobemide

Answer 7

Other - MAOi. Md. PD. Social phobia.
450-600mg in 1 or two doses.
Renal and hepatic.
cc. insomina - take before 3pm./ L12

Question 8

Reboxetine

Answer 8

Other Ad, MD. 4mg BD. L12. L16. Tell your doc if you have any problems urinating.

Question 9

Amisulpride

Answer 9

L1. L16. L9 (compliance even if you feel better)
weight, blood glucose, BP and lipids
Involentary movements of the face tongue.
50-300mg daily. Bd in acute

Question 10

Aripiprazole

Answer 10

10-30mg once daily

Question 11

Asenapine

Answer 11

5-10 BD

wafer under tongue and allow to dissolve - inside of your mouth may feel tingly or numb

Question 12

Chlorpromazine

Answer 12

acute and chronic psychosis. intractable hiccup. short term management of anxiety and behaviour disorders. 50-100mg tds-qid. L8

Question 13

Haloperidol

Answer 13

Acute and chronic psychoses. Acute mania.
Intractable Nausea associated with chemo.
1-5mg bd-tds

Question 14

Olanzapine

Answer 14

10-20mg daily. smoking,

Question 15

Paliperidone

Answer 15

3-12mg daily. always with or without food.Renal.

Question 16

Quetiapine

Answer 16

Schizo. Md. bipolar. GAD.

400-800 daily. d- bd dosing. thyroid

Question 17

Dexamphetamine

Answer 17

drugs for ADHD. Narcolepsy. 0.5-1mg/kg - max 40mg. in 2-3 doses
HR. BP. Weight. Liver.
L16. avoid taking it later then 3pm.

Question 18

Methylphenidate

Answer 18

ADHD. Narcolepsy

10-60mg in devided doses. CR: 18-72 mg

Question 19

Bupropion

Answer 19

Drugs for nicotine dependence
start bupropion at least 7 days before stopping smoking
150mg d 3/7 - 150mg bd for 7-9 weeks.
Swallow whole. small amounts of alchol (increase chance of fits). L12. insomnia. anxiety.
agitated, depressed, have suicidal thoughts

Question 20

Varenicline

Answer 20

drugs for nicotine dependence
ecg -af. weight - gain. renal.
0.5 mg d 3/7, then 0.5 mg bd 4/7, then 1 mg bd for 11–23 weeks, as tolerated.
You may feel nauseous when taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if this is severe, because it may improve with dose reduction
agitated, depressed, have suicidal thoughts
l9 &dont use nicotine products- worsen headaches/nausea side effects. some people experience temporary cravings after finishing course. l12