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anxiolytics (benzos)
this group of drugs masks the problem, overprescribed, mis-use potential, anti-convulsant, ok for LT use for ppl w/ seizures, never prescribe for elderly
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TCA
Tofranil
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TCA
Elavil
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TCA
Anafril
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TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants)
this group of drugs is drying & sedating
noradrenergic receptor blockers: inc NE & 5HT, dec ach
anticholinergic SE: can't pee, see, spit, shit, orthostasis
noradrenergic receptor blockers: inc NE & 5HT, dec ach
anticholinergic SE: can't pee, see, spit, shit, orthostasis
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MAOI
Nardil
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MAOI
Marplan
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MAOI
Parnate
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MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
this group of drugs is not used frequently bc high risk,
inhibitors prevent monoamine from removing 5HT, NE, DA from brain
inc tyramine = caution w/ fermentation
hypertensive crisis can occur rt high tyramine
inhibitors prevent monoamine from removing 5HT, NE, DA from brain
inc tyramine = caution w/ fermentation
hypertensive crisis can occur rt high tyramine
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SSRI
Prozac
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SSRI
Celexa
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SSRI
Paxil
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SSRI
Luvox
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SSRI
Trintellix
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SSRIs
this group of drugs only affects 5HT, SE: N/V/D, sexual SE, insomnia
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Desyrel
mixed SNRI, used for sleep, rare SE: priapism (painful erection)
DESn't go down
DESn't go down
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Venlafaxine
mixed SNRI, 50/50 drug, NE/5HT reuptake inhibitor
V = half half
V = half half
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Wellbutrin
mixed SNRI, high doses = inc seizure risk
smoking cessation
contraindicated in epilepsy & bulimia
smoking cessation
contraindicated in epilepsy & bulimia
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Duloxetine
mixed SNRI, chronic pain & fibromyalgia
DUDE THIS HURTS
DUDE THIS HURTS
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Remeron
mixed SNRI, more sedating at lower doses, wt gain (reverse!)
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Lithium
mood stabilizer, broken down by kidneys not liver
thera range: 0.6-1.2
SE: N/V, metallic taste, cognitive blunting
PT ED: KEEP CAFFEINE & SALT SAME
thera range: 0.6-1.2
SE: N/V, metallic taste, cognitive blunting
PT ED: KEEP CAFFEINE & SALT SAME
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anticonvulsants
this group of drugs affects the liver!
risk of hepatitis rt liver enlargement, get AST & ALT
risk of hepatitis rt liver enlargement, get AST & ALT
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Depakote (Valproic acid)
teratogenic anticonvulsant
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Neurontin (Gabapentin)
anticonvulsant: sedation, wt gain
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Topamax
anticonvulsant: wt loss, cognitive blunting, dec IQ
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Dilantin (Phenytoin)
anticonvulsant: gum hyperplasia
toxicity: slurred speech
toxicity: slurred speech
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Lamictal
anticonvulsant: SJS, fall risk
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Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
anticonvulsant: SJS, fall risk, drug interactions w/ abx
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Simulant
Concerta
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Stimulants
this group of drugs inhibits DA & NE reuptake
SE: dec appetite/wt loss, insomnia, HA, social withdraw
give AM & after meals!
SE: dec appetite/wt loss, insomnia, HA, social withdraw
give AM & after meals!
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non-stimulant
Catapres (Clonidine)
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non-stimulant
Strattera
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