Mental Health Medications

-ine; fluoxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram

SSRIs

depression

suicide precautions 2-3 weeks

serotonin syndrome symptoms

hypertension, confusing, anxiety, tremors, ataxia, sweating

-triptyline

TCAs

depression

TCAs side effects

tachycardia, cardiac effects, anticholinergic effects, sedation

Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine

MAOIs

depression

MAOI considerations

avoid foods high in tyramine→ aged cheeses, wine, pickled meats

side effect→ hypertensive crisis

lithium

mood stabilizer

mania→ BPD

lithium considerations

do not administer with NSAIDs

monitor drug levels

encourage fluids

SE→ seizures, arrhythmias, fatigue, confusion, nausea, anorexia, hypothyroidism, tremors

haloperidol, -zine

first gen antipsychotics

schizophrenia, mania, aggressive behavior, agitation

considerations of first gen antipsychotics

monitor for EPS, tardive dyskinesia, NMS, can prolong QT

high fever***, rigidity, shaking

NMS

quetiapine, olanzapine

second gen antipsychotics

midazolam

antianxiety

short acting

alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam

antianxiety

medium on, long off

diazepam

antianxiety

good for seizure

phenytoin

anticonvulsant

Zolpidem

benzodiazepine

for insomnia

meds for ADHD

psychostimulants: amphetamines or methylphenidate

modafinil

narcolepsy