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| Blocks reuptake of dopamine (DA) and NE |
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Wellbutrin -- depression
Zyban -- smoking
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| The dosing per day for wellbutrin formulations? |
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Wellbutrin IR is TID
Wellbutrin SR is BID
Wellbutrin XL is QD
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| Alpenzin (brand of wellbutrin from a different company) has equivalent dosing to wellbutrin? |
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| Brand name for Mirtazapine. |
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Block alpha - adrenergic receptors, enhances central noradrenergic and serotonergic activity. |
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| Brand name for Trazadone. |
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| Inhibits 5-HT reuptake and is an alpha 1 adrenergic blocker and a histamine blocker. |
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| Trazodone ER may be less what relative to trazdone? |
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Definition
| less sedating and is Q daily |
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| Brand name for Nefazodone |
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Definition
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| Is Nefazodone less or more sedating than trazodone? |
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| brand name for selegiline transdermal? |
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monoamine oxidase B inhibitor
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| Do not use in seizure disorder and do not exceed 450 mg/daily due to seizure risk at higher doses. |
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| Does bupropion affect sexual function? |
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Definition
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| Ther elderly and Mirtazapine |
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Definition
Good choice for frail, thin elderly w/depression who have insomnia |
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| Is trazodone used as an antidepressant frequently? |
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Definition
| rarely used an an antidepressant due to sedation. It is primarily off label for sleep. |
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| Name a sexual side effect of trazadone. |
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Definition
| Prispism (medical emergency) - requires immediate medical attention. |
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| Why isn't Nefazodone not commonly used? |
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Definition
| rarely used due to hepatotoxicity: monitor LFTs. |
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| How to take selegiline transdermal? |
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Definition
| applied to upper torso, upper thigh, or upper suface of outer arm Q daily |
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Can Wellbutrin, prescribed for depression, be given to someone taking Zyban for smoking cessation? |
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Definition
| No. They are the same drug. Drug duplication. |
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| Can wellbutrin be used in someone with seizure history? |
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Definition
Do not use in patients with seizure history; drug decreases seizure threshold. Do not exceed 450 mg daily in anyone.
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Should Mirtazapine be taken AM or PM?
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Definition
| Night. Drug is sedating, and should increase appetite. |
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Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
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