Psychotropic and Non- Psychotropic Medications

Psychotropic medications affect brain chemicals associated with mood and behavior.

Typical Antipsychotics

Used for treatment of Schizophrenia and Mania:

• Haldol (haloperidal)

• Haldol Decanoate (long- acting injectable)

• Loxitane (loxapine)

• Mellaril (thioridazine)

• Moban (molindone)

• Navane (thiothixiene)

• Prolixin (flupherenazine)

• Serentil (mesoridazine)

• Thorazine (chlorpromazine)

• Trilafon (perphenazine)

Atypical Antipsychotics

Used for the treatment of Schizophrenia and mania:

• Abilify (aripiprazole)

• Clozaril (clozapine)

• Geodon (ziprasidone)

• Risperdal (risperidone)

• Seroquel (quetiapine)

• Zyprexa (olanzapine)

Anitmanic Agents (mood stabilizers)

Used for treatment of Bipolar disorder:

• Depakene (valporic acid, divalproex sodium), Depakote sprinkles.

• Lamictal (lamotrigine)

• Lithium (lithium carbonate), Eskalith, Lithobid

• Tegretol (carbamazepine), carbotrol

• Topamax (topiramate)

Antidepressants- used for depressive disorders-

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

• Celexa (citalopram),

• Lexapro (escitalopram),

• Prozac (fluoxetine),

• Zoloft (sertraline)

• Luvox (fluvoxamine)

• Paxil (paroxetine)

Antidepressants- used for depressive disorders-

Tricyclics

• Anafranil (clomipramine)

• Asendin (amoxapine)

• Elavil (amitriptyline)

• Norpramin (desipramine)

• Pamelor (nortriptyline)

• Sinequan (doxepin)

• Surmontil (trimipramine)

• Tofranil (imipramine)

• Vivactil (protriptyline)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

A class of antidepressants that inhibit the monoamine oxidase enzyme, increasing levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain.

Common MAOIs include:

phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate).

Antidepressants:

Others

• Desyrel (trazodone)

• Effexor (venlafaxine)

• Wellbutrin (bupropion)

• Remeron (mirtazapine)

• Serzone (nefazodone)

Antianxiety

Benzodiazepines:

• Ativan (lorazepam)

• Buspar (buspirone)

• Klonopin (clonazepam)

• Valium (diazepam)

• Xanax (alprazolam)

Stimulants

Used to treat ADHD:

• Adderall (amphetamine, mixed salts)

• Concerta (methylphenidate, long lasting)

• Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)

• Dexedrine Spansules (dextroamphetamine, long lasting)

• Ritalin (methylphenidate)

Advair Diskus

Prescription used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Vyvanse

Is used to treat hyperactivity and impulse control disorders