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Antianxiety drugs
(anxiolytics / minor tranquilizers) |
treat anxiety disorders, anxiety symptoms, acute alcohol withdrawal, skeletal muscle spasms, convulsive disorders, status epilepticus, and preoperative sedation
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antianxiety side effects
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*drowsiness, confusion - do not drive
*dependence - do not abruptly stop *potentiate other depressants - do not use alcohol or other meds *aggrevate symptoms - assess mood daily *orthostatic hypotension - monitor *paradoxical excitement - withhold and call doc *dry mouth - drink, chew gum *nausea / vomit - take w/food and milk |
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antianxiety agents
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Antihistamines - Atarax, Vistaril
Benzodiazepines - Xanax, Librium, Klopin, Tranxene, Valium, Ativan, Serax Propanediols - Equanil, Miltown Azapirodecanediones - BuSpar |
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Antidepressants
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elevate mood
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antidepressants actions
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block the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine so there is a higher concentration in the body. Also, inhibits monamine oxidase (enzyme that inactivates norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine)
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serotonin syndrome
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a potentialyl life-threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin
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Mood Stabilizing Agents
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*Antimanic - Lithium
*Anticonvulsants - Klonopin, Tegretrol, Depakotene, Depakote, Lamictal, Neurontin, Topamax *Calcium Channel Blockers - Calan, Isoptin *Antipsychotics - Zyprexa, Abilify, Thorazine, Seroquel, Risperdal, Geodon |
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Lithium Toxicity levels
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therapeutic levels for
acute mania = 1.0 to 1.5 maintenance = 0.6 to 1.2 draw blood 12 hours after dose check monthly during maintenance |
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Antipsychotic Agents
(major tranquilizers / neuroleptics) |
Used for acute and chronic psychoses, particularly when accompanied by increased psychomotor activity
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Antipsychotic agents action
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not truly understood but believed to block post synaptic receptors for dopamine, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters
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Dyskinesias
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Dyskinesias are movement disorders and can include any of a number of repetitive, involuntary, and purposeless body or facial movements
They can include: Tongue movements, such as "tongue thrusts" or "fly-catching" movements Lip smacking Finger movements Eye blinking Movements of the arms or legs |
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Extrapyramidal Symptoms
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Extrapyramidal symptoms (also known as EPS) are a set of side effects that are common with antipsychotic medications, as well as with a few other types of medications.
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Tardive dyskinesia
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a dyskinesia that occurs after long-term treatment with an antipsychotic medication. Sometimes, this condition may become permanent.
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dystonias
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muscle tension disorders
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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characterized by fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction
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Sedative - Hypnotics
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short term maintenance of various anxiety states and to treat insomnia
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Sedative - Hypnotics
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Barbiturates - end in 'barbital'
Benzodiaepines - end in 'pam' Misc - Noctec, Sonata, Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem |
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ADHD agents
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Amphetamines - Dexedrine, Desoxyn
Amphetamine mixtures - Adderall, Ritalin, Methylin, Concerta, meadate, Focalin, Strattera, Wellbutrin |
