Psychotropic Medications Quick Reference

Practice flashcards covering the generic and brand names, drug classes, indications, and side effects of common antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

An SNRI antidepressant that is also used in the management of neuropathic pain.

Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

An antidepressant belonging to the SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) drug class.

Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)

An antidepressant classified as an SNRI.

Citalopram (Celexa)

An antidepressant belonging to the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) drug class.

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

An antidepressant classified as an SSRI.

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

An antidepressant belonging to the SSRI drug class.

Paroxetine (Paxil)

An antidepressant classified as an SSRI.

Sertraline (Zoloft)

An antidepressant belonging to the SSRI drug class.

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

A TCA (Tricyclic Antidepressant) used for depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine prevention.

Doxepin (Sinequan)

A TCA drug used in the treatment of insomnia.

Bupropion (Wellbutrin/Zyban)

A miscellaneous antidepressant also used for smoking cessation; it is associated with side effects such as insomnia, weight loss, and a risk of seizures.

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

A miscellaneous antidepressant known for causing sedation as a common side effect.

Trazodone (Desyrel)

A miscellaneous antidepressant frequently used off-label for insomnia due to its sedative effects.

Antipsychotics (Class)

A class of drugs including Aripiprazole, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Olanzapine, Ziprasidone, Haloperidol, and Clozapine used for schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and acute agitation.

Lithium (Lithobid)

A mood stabilizer used for bipolar disorder that may cause a fine tremor as a hallmark side effect.

Antidepressant Black-Box Warning

A warning for all antidepressants regarding the risk of suicidality in patients under $25$ years of age.

SSRI/SNRI Common Side Effects

Typical side effects include GI upset, headache, and sexual dysfunction.

TCA Side Effects and Risks

Commonly causes anticholinergic effects like dry mouth and blurred vision, and is potentially fatal in overdose.

Antipsychotic Metabolic/Physical Risks

Associated with metabolic syndrome, EPS (Extrapyramidal Symptoms), and QT prolongation.

Serotonin Syndrome

A serious condition that can occur when SSRIs, SNRIs, or TCAs are combined with MAOIs, linezolid, or triptans.

Lithium Toxicity

Serious condition characterized by arrhythmia, coarse tremor, and seizures.

MAOI Interaction Rule

MAOIs must not be used within $14$ days of any serotonergic agent.

Bupropion Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated (CI) in patients with a seizure disorder.

Antipsychotic Contraindications

Baseline QT prolongation is a contraindication for this drug class.