Pharmacology - Psychotropic Medications

This set of flashcards defines key medications and concepts related to psychotropic drugs, including anxiety medications, antipsychotics, and their respective uses and side effects.

BuSpar

A medication used to treat anxiety; contains the active ingredient buspirone.

Long acting anxiety medication

Benzodiazepines

A class of medications typically used for anxiety, sleep disorders, and muscle relaxation.

Ambien

A hypnotic medication used for the treatment of sleep disorders, with the active ingredient zolpidem.

Alprazolam

A type of benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.

Lorazepam

A benzodiazepine often used to treat anxiety and sedation.

Diazepam

A benzodiazepine used for its anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties.

Temazepam

A benzodiazepine used primarily as a short-term treatment for insomnia.

2nd Generation Antipsychotics

A class of antipsychotic drugs with a lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects, but potential for metabolic syndrome.

Delirium Tremens

A severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, seizures, and hallucinations.

Chlorpromazine

A first generation antipsychotic used to treat psychotic disorders.

Haloperidol

A first generation antipsychotic used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia and acute psychosis.

Fluphenazine

A first generation antipsychotic used mainly for schizophrenia.

Cymbalta

A medication used to treat depression and anxiety; contains the active ingredient duloxetine.

GAD

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry.

Librium

A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal.

Risperdal

A second generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Abilify

A second generation antipsychotic used for treating schizophrenia and as an adjunct for depression.

Clozapine

A second generation antipsychotic known for treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

Ziprasidone

A second generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Quetiapine

A second generation antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

Lurasidone

A newer second generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder.