Psychopharm

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Diazepam (Valium)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Clonazepam (Klonopin

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Flurazepam (Dalmane)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Temazepam (Restoril)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Triazolam (Halcion)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Estazolam (Prosom)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Quazepam (Doral)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Benxodiazepine; targets GABAa receptors;
Effect: Calming, sedation
Precautions: falls in elderly, impaired attention

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Zolpidem (Ambien)

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Short-acting Sedative-Hypnotic Sleep Agent (Z-hypnotic)
Act on GABAa receptors (sedation, calming effect)
Precautions: Ataxia (unsteadiness), amnesiac effects

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

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Short-acting Sedative-Hypnotic Sleep Agent (Z-hypnotic)
Act on GABAa receptors (sedation, calming effect)
Precautions: Ataxia (unsteadiness), amnesiac effects
Unique SE = foul taste in mouth upon awakening

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Zaleplon (Sonata)

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Short-acting Sedative-Hypnotic Sleep Agent (Z-hypnotic)
Act on GABAa receptors (sedation, calming effect)
Precautions: Ataxia (unsteadiness), amnesiac effects

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Ramelton (Rozerem)

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Non-scheduled Melatonin Receptor Agonist

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Buspirone (BuSpar)

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Anti-anxiety without sedative-hypnotic properties; not CNS depressant; not addictive
SE: HA, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, insomnia

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Trazadone

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Antidepressant, tricyclic; Weakest one;

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Serezone

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Tricyclic Antidepressant

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Amitriptyline, protriptyline, nortriptyline

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Tricyclic Antidepressant

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Doxepin

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habit-forming Tricyclic Antidepressant

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Nardil, Parnate, Pamelor

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MAOIs

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Wellbutrin, Strattera, Ritalin, Dexedrime, Cylert, Focallin, Adderall, Provigil

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Stimulants for ADHD, ADD

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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SSRI Antidepressant; block muscarinic and histamine-1 receptors; SEs: decreased spinal reflexes of orgasm, can lead to low libido, may cause N/V

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

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SSRI Antidepressant; block muscarinic and histamine-1 receptors; SEs: decreased spinal reflexes of orgasm, can lead to low libido, may cause N/V

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

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SSRI Antidepressant; block muscarinic and histamine-1 receptors; SEs: decreased spinal reflexes of orgasm, can lead to low libido, may cause N/V

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Citalopram (Celexa)

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SSRI Antidepressant; block muscarinic and histamine-1 receptors; SEs: decreased spinal reflexes of orgasm, can lead to low libido, may cause N/V
*Weakest one; least SEs

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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SSRI Antidepressant; block muscarinic and histamine-1 receptors; SEs: decreased spinal reflexes of orgasm, can lead to low libido, may cause N/V

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Fluvosamine (Luvox)

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SSRI Antidepressant; block muscarinic and histamine-1 receptors; SEs: decreased spinal reflexes of orgasm, can lead to low libido, may cause N/V

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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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SNRI

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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SNRI

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin as antidepressant, Zyban as smoking cessation drug)

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Antidepressant, stimulant; contraindicated in seizure pts, in pts with bulimia, anorexia, or pts undergoing abrupt discontinuation of alcohol or sedatives (may increase seizure risk)

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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)

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Mood stabilizer; low therapeutic index *must closely monitor serum Lithium; can lead to fluid imbalances

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Valproate (Depakote, Depakene)

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Anticonvulsant
SE: wt gain, sedation, tremor

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Carbazepine (Tegretol)

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Anticonvulsant
Prevention and management of mania

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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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Anticonvulsant
Only for bipolar maint

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Gabapentin (Neurontin), Topiramate (Topamax), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

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Anticonvulsants used as mood stabilizers

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

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Anticonvulsant, Anti-anxiety used for mania (calming effects)

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

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High-Potency Typical Antipsychotic
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist (antagonists of muscarinic receptors for acetylcholine, alpha-1 adrenergic receptors for norepi, and histamine-1 receptors)
SE: increased prolactin; motor abnormalities; blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, impaired memory; orthostatic hypotension; sedation, wt gain

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Clozapine (Clozaril), Risperidone (Risperdal), Quetiapine (Seroquel), Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Aripiprazole (Abilify) Paliperidone (Invegra)

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Atypical Antipsychotics
SEs: drowsiness, sedation, wt gain, constipation, hypotension