Psychotropic Meds Flashcards
(80 cards)
Campral (acamprosate)
Commonly prescribed for maintenance of alcohol abstinence
Xanax (alprazolam)
benzodiazepine used for the treatment of anxiety (CIV)
Elavil (amitriptyline)
tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
commonly prescribed for depression, pain, headaches, and insomnia
Dexedrine (amphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD, narcolepsy, and treatment-resistant depression
Adderall (amphetamine/detroamphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD, narcolepsy, and treatment-resistant depression
immediate-release formulation
Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD, narcolepsy, and treatment-resistant depression
extended-release formulation
Adzenys XR ODT (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD
extended-release formulation
currently brand-only
Dyanavel XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD
extended-release formulation
currently brand-only
Mydayis (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD
extended-release formulation
Adzenys ER (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
stimulant (CII)
commonly prescribed for ADHD
extended-release formulation
currently brand only
Abilify (aripiprazole)
third-generation atypical antipsychotic
commonly prescribed for schizophrenia, acute/mixed mania, depression (adjunct)
bipolar, ASD related irritability, and Tourette’s disorder
available as long-acting injections: Abilify Maintena (monthly), Aristada (every 4 to 8 weeks based on dosing)
Nuvigil (armodafinil)
schedule IV drug
commonly prescribed for narcolepsy, OSA, depression-related fatigue
Saphris (asenapine)
second-generation antipsychotics, also a mood stabilizer
commonly prescribed for schizophrenia, acute/mixed mania, bipolar disorder
may be used as an adjunct to lithium or valproate
Strattera (atomoxetine)
commonly prescribed for ADHD
Cogentin (benztropine)
commonly prescribed for drug-induced parkinsonism, parkinsonism, dystonia
Rexulti (brexpiprazole)
third-generation atypical antipsychotic, also a potential mood stabilizer
commonly prescribed for schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), Alzheimer’s related agitation, bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders
currently brand only, PAP available
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
NDRI
available as three times daily dosing (Wellbutrin), twice daily dosing (Wellbutrin SR), or once-daily dosing (Wellbutrin XL)
commonly prescribed for MDD, SAD, smoking cessation, ADHD, and bipolar depression
BuSpar (buspirone)
commonly prescribed for treatment of anxiety
Tegretol (carbamazepine)
commonly prescribed for bipolar depression, bipolar maintenance, psychosis/schizophrenia (adjunct)
anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer
Vraylar (cariprazine)
third-generation atypical antipsychotic
commonly prescribed for schizophrenia, bipolar depression, MDD, acute/mixed mania
currently brand only, PAP available
Thorazine (chlorpromazine)
antipsychotic
commonly prescribed for schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder
Celexa (citalopram)
SSRI
commonly prescribed for depression, PMDD, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, social phobia
Anafranil (clomipramine)
tricycle antidepressant (TCA)
commonly prescribed for OCD, depression, anxiety, insomnia
Klonopin (clonazepam)
benzodiazepine (CIV)
commonly prescribed for panic disorder, anxiety