n320 meds

anxiolytics (benzos)

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

TCA

Tofranil

TCA

Elavil

TCA

Anafril

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

MAOI

Nardil

MAOI

Marplan

MAOI

Parnate

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

SSRI

Prozac

SSRI

Celexa

SSRI

Paxil

SSRI

Luvox

SSRI

Trintellix

SSRIs

this group of drugs only affects 5HT, SE: N/V/D, sexual SE, insomnia

Desyrel

mixed SNRI, used for sleep, rare SE: priapism (painful erection)

DESn't go down

Venlafaxine

mixed SNRI, 50/50 drug, NE/5HT reuptake inhibitor

V = half half

Wellbutrin

mixed SNRI, high doses = inc seizure risk smoking cessation contraindicated in epilepsy & bulimia

Duloxetine

mixed SNRI, chronic pain & fibromyalgia DUDE THIS HURTS

Remeron

mixed SNRI, more sedating at lower doses, wt gain (reverse!)

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

anticonvulsants

this group of drugs affects the liver! risk of hepatitis rt liver enlargement, get AST & ALT

Depakote (Valproic acid)

teratogenic anticonvulsant

Neurontin (Gabapentin)

anticonvulsant: sedation, wt gain

Topamax

anticonvulsant: wt loss, cognitive blunting, dec IQ

Dilantin (Phenytoin)

anticonvulsant: gum hyperplasia

toxicity: slurred speech

Lamictal

anticonvulsant: SJS, fall risk

Tegretol (Carbamazepine)

anticonvulsant: SJS, fall risk, drug interactions w/ abx

Simulant

Concerta

Stimulants

this group of drugs inhibits DA & NE reuptake

SE: dec appetite/wt loss, insomnia, HA, social withdraw

give AM & after meals!

non-stimulant

Catapres (Clonidine)

non-stimulant

Strattera