Psychopharmacology Drugs

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Conventional Antipsychotic

Action

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Blocks dopamine

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Conventional Antipsychotic

Side Effects

Back 2

Cardiovascular (QT interval prolong),
Anticholinergic, EPS,
Weight gain, DM, hotosensitivity,
NMS, Monitor for EPS with AIMS

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Conventional Antipsychotic

Indication

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Positive symptoms of Schizophrenia

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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

Drug Class

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Conventional Antipsychotic

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Drug Class

Back 5

Conventional Antipsychotic

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Thiothixene (Navane)

Drug Class

Back 6

Conventional Antipsychotic

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Thioridazine (Mellaril)

Drug Class

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Conventional Antipsychotic

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Fluphenazine (Prolixin)

Drug Class

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Conventional Antipsychotic

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Atypical Antipsychotic

Action

Back 9

Blocks dopamine and serotonin

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Atypical Antipsychotic

Side Effects

Back 10

Dizziness, drowsiness, constipation,
insomnia, hypotension, EPS, NMS

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Atypical Antipsychotic

Indication

Back 11

Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia

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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Drug Class

Back 12

Atypical Antipsychotic

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Riperidone (Risperdal)

Drug Class

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Atypical Antipsychotic

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Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Drug Class

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Atypical Antipsychotic

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Zipreasidone (Geodon)

Drug Class

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Atypical Antipsychotic

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Aripiprazole (Abilify)

Drug Class

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Atypical Antipsychotic

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Clozapine (Clozaril)

Drug Class

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Atypical Antipsychotic

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Clozapine (Clozaril)

Side Effects

Back 18

Blood dyscrasis
Monitor for angranulocytosis (fever,
sore throat, mouth sores) via WBC

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

Action

Back 19

Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

Side Effects

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CNS Depression (Drowsiness, Sedation, Lethargy),
Paradoxical confusion, agitation, delirium (elderly)
TDM, Monitor LFT & Renal
Addictive, Contraidicated in pregnancy

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

Drug Class

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

Drug Class

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Drug Class

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Oxazepam (Serax)

Drug Class

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Diazepam (Valium)

Drug Class

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

Drug Class

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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Nonbenzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

Action

Back 27

Blocks serotinin

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Nonbenzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

Side Effects

Back 28

Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
excitement, headache
No muscle relaxant or anticonvulsive effects,
Lacks potential for abuse
Avoid in pregnancy/breast-feeding

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Buspirone (BuSpar)

Drug Class

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Nonbenzodiazepine (Antianxiety)

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

Side Effects

Back 30

Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension,
Anticholinergic effects
Avoid alcohol & prolonged exposure to sun

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Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Drug Class

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Tricyclic Antidepressant

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Desipramine (Norpramin)

Drug Class

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Tricyclic Antidepressant

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Imipramine (Tofranil)

Drug Class

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Tricyclic Antidepressant

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SSRI (Antidepressant)

Action

Back 34

Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin,
increasing the synaptic serotinin levels

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SSRI (Antidepressant)

Side Effects

Back 35

Headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea,
vomitting, diarrhea, sedation, hypertension,
sexual dysfunction

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

Drug Class

Back 36

SSRI (Antidepressant)

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Drug Class

Back 37

SSRI (Antidepressant)

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

Drug Class

Back 38

SSRI (Antidepressant)

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

Drug Class

Back 39

SSRI (Antidepressant)

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Citalopram (Celexa)

Drug Class

Back 40

SSRI (Antidepressant)

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Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

Drug Class

Back 41

SSRI (Antidepressant)

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SNRI (Antidepressant)

Action

Back 42

Inhibits the reuptake of serotonine and
norepinephrine, increases the synaptic levels

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SNRI (Antidepressant)

Side Effects

Back 43

Headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea,
vomitting, diarrhea, sedation, hypertension,
sexual dysfunction

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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

Drug Class

Back 44

SNRI (Antidepressant)

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Drug Class

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SNRI (Antidepressant)

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Nefazodone (Serzone)

Drug Class

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SNRI (Antidepressant)

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MAOI (Antidepressant)

Action

Back 47

Inhibit MAO, increasing serotonin &
norepinephrine in the synapse

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MAOI (Antidepressant)

Side Effects

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Anticholinergic side effects, CNS sitimulation,
orthostatic hypotension (elderly),
hypertensive crisis (tyramine foods)
Avoid foods rich in tyramine, life-threatening
reactions occur

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MAOI (Antidepressant)

Foods to Avoid

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Tyramine-rich foods
Matured/aged cheeses,
(incl. pizza, pastas that include their use)
Air dried, aged, and fermented meats,
Pickled herring
Broad bean pods
All tap & unpasteurized beers
Marmite, Sauerkraut,
Soy sauce, Soybean condiments

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Phenelzine (Nardil)

Drug Class

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MAOI (Antidepressant)

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Tranylcypromine (Parnate)

Drug Class

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MAOI (Antidepressant)

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Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Drug Class

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MAOI (Antidepressant)

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Divalproex sodium (Depakote)

Drug Class

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Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)

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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Drug Class

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Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)

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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

Drug Class

Back 55

Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)

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Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Drug Class

Back 56

Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)

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Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Drug Class

Back 57

Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)

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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Drug Class

Back 58

Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)

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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)

Drug Class

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Mood stabalizer

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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)

Action

Back 60

Action unknown
Gold Standard in Tx of Bipolar

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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)

Side Effects

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N/V, fine hand tremor, diarrhea,
polydipsia, polyuria

Toxicity: Coarse hand tremor, ataxia,
seizures, hypotension

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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)

Monitoring
Therapeutic Range

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TDM 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Check UA, CBC, Thyroid function;
monitor for s/s of hypothyroidism

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Stimulant Amphetamine

Action

Back 63

Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system

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Stimulant Amphetamine

Side Effects

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Appetite suppression, insomnia, irritability,
weight loss, nausea, headache, palpitations,
blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness
Can suppress growth in children
Do not combine with MAOI
AM dosing, drug holidays

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

Drug Class

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Stimulant Amphetamine

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(Adderall)

Drug Class

Back 66

Stimulant Amphetamine

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Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Drug Class

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Nonstimulant Amphetamine