Psychopharmacology Meds Quiz

Tricyclics

dirty drugs = bond with a number of receptors = greater side effects

tricyclics

generic = amitriptyline

brand = elavil

SSRIs

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

interact with little other than 5-HT reuptake receptor

SSRIs

generic = fluoxetine — brand = prozac

generic = citalopram — brand = celexa

generic = escitalopram — brand = lexapro

generic = paroxetine — brand = paxil

generic = sertraline — brand = zoloft

SNRIs

serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

SNRIs

generic = venlafaxine — brand = effexor

generic = duloxetine — brand = cymbalta

generic = desvenlafaxine — brand = pristiq

NRIs

norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

NRIs

generic = atomoxetine — brand = strattera

atypicals

generic = bupropion — brand = wellbutrin

generic = buspirone — brand = buspar (actually an anti-anxiety)

MAOs

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (used mainly when other anti-depressants have failed. Recommend patient wears a medical bracelet and avoid tyramine in foods)

MAOs

generic = phenelzine — brand = nardil

antidepressants

• tricyclics

• SSRIs

• SNRIs

• NRIs

• Atypicals

• MAOs

Benzodiazepines

better antianxiety specificity and much less lethal in overdose than previous barbituates

benzodiazepines

• generic = diazepam — brand = valium

• generic = clonazepam — brand = klonopin

• generic = lorazepam — brand = ativan

• generic = alprazolam — brand = xanax

atypical and nonbenzodiazepines

• generic = zolpidem — brand = ambien

• generic = zaleplon — brand = sonata

other antianxiety agents

• generic = buspirone — brand - buspar

antianxiety agents

• benzodiazepines

• atypical and nonbenzodiazepines

• other antianxiety agents

bipolar medications

lithium and anticonvulsants

lithium

must monitor blood levels

does not have a generic form

anticonvulsants

• generic = divalproex — brand = depakote

• generic = lamotrigine — brand = lamictal

• generic = gabapentin — brand = neurontin

• generic = pregabalin — brand = lyrica

antipsychotics

• generic = aripiprazole — brand = abilify

• generic = quetiapine — brand = seroquel

• generic = risperidone — brand = risperdal

stimulants

• generic = combined amphetamines — brand = adderall

• generic = lisdexamfetamine — brand = vyvanse

• generic = methylphenidate — brand = ritalin

• generic = methylphenidate — brand = concerta

meddications boosted by grapefruit juice

• atorvastatin (lipitor)

• simvastatin (zocor)

• lovastatin (mevacor)