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Pharmacology
Pharmacology for Counselors
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Pharmacology
Graduate
06/28/2017

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Sertraline (Zoloft)
Definition
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI): It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Definition
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI): It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.
Term
Haldol (haloperidol)
Definition
Antipsychotic: It can be used to treat psychosis, schizophrenia schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
Term
Loxitane (loxapine)
Definition
Antipsychotic: It can treat schizophrenia, and it may treat schizoaffective disorder.
Term
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Definition
Antidepressant: It can treat depression.
Term
Mellaril (Thioridazine)
Definition
It can treat schizophrenia.
Term
Anafranil (clomipramine)
Definition
It can be used to treat Obessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Term
Ativan (lorazepam)
Definition
It can be used to treat anxiety and agoraphobia.
Term
Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Definition
Antipsychotic: It can be used to treat psychosis, schizophrenia schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and Anorexia.
Term
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Definition
Antipsychotic: It can treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Term
Xanax (alprazolam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine: It can be used to treat anxiety and panic disorder.
Term
Celexa (citalopram)
Definition
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI):
It can treat depression.
Term
Librium (chlordiazepoxide)
Definition
Sedative: It can treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and tremor.
Term
Lexapro (escitalopram)
Definition
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI):
It can treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Term
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Definition
Sedative: It can treat seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety.
Term
Valium (diazepam)
Definition
Anxiolytic and sedative: It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.
Term
Desyrel (trazodone)
Definition
Sedative and antidepressant: It can treat depression.
Term
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Definition
Smoking cessation aid and antidepressant: It can treat depression and help people quit smoking. It can also prevent depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Term
Lithobid (lithium)
Definition
Treats bipolar disorder.
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Ritalin (methylphenidate)
Definition
Stimulant: It can treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
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