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13 Cards in this Set
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Naltrexone (Trexan, Revial)
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(ETOH) for narcotic addiction, sometimes used for alcoholism (high levels of craving and somatic symptoms)
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Acamprostate (Campral)
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(ETOH) used by people who have quit drinking and wish to remain abstinent
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Topiramate (Topamax)
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(ETOH) decrease alcohol cravings by inhibiting the release of mesocorticolimbic dopamine
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Disulfiram (Antabuse)
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(ETOH) used in motivated patients who have shown ability to stay sober. alcohol reacts with this medication: flushing, sweating, throbbing headache, neck pain, tachy, etc
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Methadone (Dolophine)
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(OPIATE) synthetic opiate that blocks craving for and effects of heroin
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Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM)
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(OPIATE) alternative to methadone, effective for up to 3 days; also an addictive narcotic
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Naltrexone (Trexan, Revia)
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(OPIATE) pure antagonist that blocks the euphoric effects of opioids, low toxicity, few side effects, effective for up to 72 hrs (may also be used in alcohol dependence); does not produce dependence
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Clonidine (Catapres)
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primarily for high BP, effective for somatic treatment for chemically dependent individuals when combined with naltrexone; nonopioid suppressor of opioid withdrawal; non-addicting
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Buprenorphine (Subutex)
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partial opioid agonist; 2-4mg/day sublingually; blocks signs and symp of opioid withdrawal; shown to suppress heroin use
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Benzodiazepines (Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam [short half life and frequent dosing sched], Lorazepam)
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decrease alcohol withdrawal symptoms; stabilize VS; prevent seizures and delirium tremens
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Beta-adrenergic blockers (Atenolol, Propranolol)
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Alcohol withdrawal; stabilize VS; decrease craving, reduce autonomic withdrawal symptoms
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Alpha-adrenergic blockers (Clonidine)
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Reduce autonomic withdrawal symptoms
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Antiepileptics (Carbamezepine)
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Decrease withdrawal symptoms; prevent seizures
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