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07/05/2012

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Term
Phenytoin is the generic name for
Definition
Dilantin
Term
Phenytoin's MOA
Definition
Promotes Na efflux from motor cortex neurons; slows conduction velocity
Term
Phenytoin's indications
Definition
status epilepticus; anticonvulsant
Term
Phenytoin's side effects
Definition
DANG- diplopia, ataxia, nystagmus, gingival hyperplasia

also- dizziness, slurred speech, drowsiness, fatigue, restlessness, teratogen
Term
Donepezil is the generic name for
Definition
Aricept
Term
Donepezil's MOA
Definition
Ache inhibitor
Term
Donepezil's side effects
Definition
insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, infection, accident

aka INDIA
Term
Donepezil's indications
Definition
Alzheimer's Dementia
Term
Quetiapine is the generic name for
Definition
Seroquel
Term
Quetiapine's MOA
Definition
atypical antipsychotic- dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2 antagonism
Term
Quetiapine indications:
Definition
"Majorly Quiet, Sick Polar bear"-Schizophrenia (positive and negative symptoms), Bipolar I (Mania, Depression, and Maintenance), Major depressive disorder
Term
Quetiapine's side effects
Definition
Dizziness, somnolence, headache, dry mouth

"the sick polar bear was Dizzy and had a Headache after Spinning around the pole"

see Quetiapine's indications for explanation of phrase
Term
Alprazolam is the generic name for
Definition
Xanax
Term
Alprazolam's MOA
Definition
benzo; increases frequency of Cl- channel opening; enhances inhibitory effects of GABA
Term
Alprazolam's indications:
Definition
Anxiety (with depression), panic disorder

AlPrazolam for Anxiety and Panic disorder
Term
Alprazolam's side effects:
Definition
Cognitive disorders, constipation, drowsiness, fatigue

"a camera with a CCD is not Fat"
Term
Suboxone is a combination of
Definition
naloxone and buprenophrine
Term
Suboxone's indications
Definition
opoid dependence
Term
Suboxone's MOA
Definition
buprenorphine: partial mu opoid receptor agonist and kappa opoid receptor antagonist

naloxone: strong antagonist at mu opoid receptors
Term
Suboxone's side effects
Definition
headache, withdrawal syndrome, pain, insomnia, diarrhea

"the Sub Heads Into the Pool of Water"
Term
Bupropion is the generic name for
Definition
Wellbutrin
Term
Bupropion's indications
Definition
Major depressive disorder, Seasonal affective disorder, smoking cessation

"the Major's airplane has a Smoking Propeller will make him inEffective during the fight"
Term
Bupropion's MOA
Definition
not well understood

norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Term
Bupropion's side effects
Definition
Headache, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Weight Loss, Insomnia

"flying a plane without a Propeller in the WIND will give you a Headache"
Term
Fluoxetine is the generic name for
Definition
Prozac
Term
Fluoxetine's indications
Definition
Major depressive disorder, OCD, Bulimia Nervosa, Panic Disorder

"get the Flu in a MOB"
Term
Fluoxetine's MOA
Definition
SSRI
Term
Fluoxetine's side effects
Definition
Headache, Nausea, Insomnia

"Don't use INH for the Flu"
Term
Gabapentin is the generic name for
Definition
Neurontin
Term
Gabapentin's indications
Definition
partial seizures, diabetic neuropathy, mood stabilizer, ALS

DAMP
Term
Gabapentin's MOA
Definition
GABApentin is a GABA neurotransmitter analog! No effect, however, on GABA binding, uptake, or degradation
Term
Gabapentin's side effects
Definition
Fatigue, Ataxia, Dizziness, Somnolence

"Gabby knows all the FADS"
Term
Trazodone's indications
Definition
Depression, alcohol withdrawal
Term
Trazodone's MOA
Definition
inhibits neuronal uptake of serotonin (but not considered SSRI/MOA/TCA)
Term
Trazodone's side effects
Definition
Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision

"TRIzodone has THREE D's"
Term
Lorazepam is the generic name for
Definition
Ativan
Term
Lorazepam's indications
Definition
Anxiety, Insomnia (short term treatment), preoperative sedation, status epilepticus

"Loraze went to PISA in Italy"
Term
Lorazepam's MOA
Definition
benzo; increases frequency of Cl- mediated GABA channels- leads to increased GABA action
Term
Lorazepam's side effects
Definition
Sedation, dizziness
Term
Disulfiram is the generic name for
Definition
Antabuse
Term
Disulfiram's indications
Definition
adjunct only (!) to help enforce sobriety in chronic alcoholism
Term
Disulfiram's MOA
Definition
Produces sensitivity to ethanol by blocking its oxidation at the acetylaldehyde stage- basically just get an unpleasant reaction
Term
Disulfiram's side effects
Definition
Metallic aftertaste, Rash, Impotence, Fatigue

"disulFIRM"
Term
Sertraline is the generic name for
Definition
Zoloft
Term
Sertraline's indications
Definition
Major depressive disorder, OCD, Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder

"use MOPS to clean your Serta mattress"
Term
Sertraline's MOA
Definition
SSRI
Term
Sertraline's side effects
Definition
Headache, Insomnia, Nausea, Diarrhea

"put your beHIND on the Serta mattress"
Term
hydroxyzine is the generic name for
Definition
Vistaril
Term
hydroxyzine's indications:
Definition
Anxiety, Alcohol withdrawal, preoperative sedation, pruritus, nausea, vomiting
Term
hydroxyzine's MOA
Definition
H1 antagonist
Term
hydroxyzine's side effects
Definition
Varies a lot; bitter taste in mouth
Term
Carbamazepine is the generic name for
Definition
Tegretol

"I Regret going in this Maze, lol"
Term
Carbamazepine's indications
Definition
Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bipolar Mania

"BET on Carbs"
Term
Carbamazepine's MOA
Definition
stabilizes inactivated state of sodium channels- makes them less excitable
Term
Carbamazepine's side effects
Definition
Nausea, Dizziness, Drowsiness
Term
Valproic acid is the generic name for
Definition
Depakote
Term
Valproic acid's indications
Definition
Partial and Absence Seizures, Migraine, Bipolar Mania

"Val and PAM"
Term
Valproic acid's MOA
Definition
Increases levels of GABA in the brain
Term
Valproic acid's side effects
Definition
Nausea, Increased Bleeding Time, Thrombocytopenia, Tremor
Term
Clozapine is the generic name for
Definition
Clozaril
Term
Clozapine's indications
Definition
Recurrent suicidal behavior, Schizophrenia (treatment resistant)
Term
Clozapine's MOA
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic; weak dopamine antagonism, but strong anticholinergic, antihistamine, anti serotonin properties
Term
Clozapine's side effects
Definition
Agranulocytosis (rare), hypotension, tachycardia, sedation, seizures, fever, weight gain

"Star Wars Toys Have been Selling Fast in the Closet/Cloza"
Term
Escitalopram is the generic name for
Definition
Lexapro
Term
Escitalopram's indications
Definition
Depression, generalized anxiety disorder
Term
Escitalopram's MOA
Definition
SSRI
Term
Escitalopram's side effects
Definition
Headache, nausea, somnolence

"Stomach has a New Hump in Ascites"
Term
Risperidone is the generic name for
Definition
Risperdal
Term
Risperidone's indications
Definition
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mania

"Whispering some BS"
Term
Risperidone's MOA
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic; binds to the D2 receptor with much more highly than the 5-HT2- improves mostly negative symptoms and lowers chances of extrapyramidal side effects

"DONE with the chances of these EXTRA NEGATIVE side effects!"
Term
Risperidone's side effects
Definition
Somnolence, Insomnia, Anxiety
Term
Olanzapine is the generic name for
Definition
Zyprexa
Term
olanzapine's indications
Definition
Schizophrenia, bipolar mania

Manic Olan is full of BS.
Term
olanzapine's side effects
Definition
Weight gain, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, somnolence, EPS

Olan SEE's (C's) the WEST.
Term
olanzapine's MOA
Definition
atypical antipsychotic (antagonize dopamine/serotonin receptors)
Term
paroxetine is the generic name for
Definition
paxil
Term
paroxetine's indications
Definition
OCD, Panic D, GAD, PTSD, Social Phobia

Parox PPOGS
Term
paroxetine's MOA
Definition
SSRI
Term
paroxetine's side effects
Definition
nausea, somnolence

parox SiN
Term
lamotrigine is the generic name for
Definition
Lamictal
Term
lamotrigine's indications
Definition
partial seizures, bipolar disorder

Lamar has a high BP
Term
lamotrigine's MOA
Definition
Inhibits voltage sensitive sodium channel and inhibits release of excitatory glutamate
Term
lamotrigine's side effects
Definition
dizziness, diplopia, ataxia

Lamar's DAD is drunk
Term
duloxetine is the generic name for
Definition
Cymbalta
Term
duloxetine's MOA
Definition
SNRI
Term
duloxetine's indications
Definition
MDD, diabetic neuropathy, GAD, fibromyalgia

Deluxe GF is an MD
Term
duloxetine's side effects
Definition
Nausea, dry mouth
Term
venlafaxine is the generic name for
Definition
Effexor
Term
venlafaxine's indications
Definition
Depression, anxiety

VAN to AD
Term
venlafaxine's MOA
Definition
SNRI
Term
venlafaxine's side effects
Definition
Headache, nausea, insomnia

FAX the INH
Term
Aripiprazole is the generic name for
Definition
Abilify
Term
Aripiprazole's indications
Definition
MDD, Bipolar Mania, Schizophrenia

Ability to play super SMash Brothers
Term
Aripiprazole's side effects
Definition
headache, weight gain, agitation

WAH when you lose in SMB.
Term
Aripiprazole's MOA
Definition
Kind of an atypical antipsychotic

Partial agonist at dopamine D2 & serotonin 5-HT1A receptors, antagonist at 5-HT2A receptor
Term
mirtazapine is the generic name for
Definition
Remeron
Term
mirtazapine's indications
Definition
depression
Term
mirtazapine's MOA
Definition
NaSSa

noradrenergic (anti a2) and specific serotonin antidepressants
Term
mirtazapine's side effects
Definition
sleepiness, weight gain
Term
SSRI Side Effects
Definition
A DDS INH
agitation, drowsiness, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, nausea, headache
Term
generic name for latuda
Definition
Lurasidone
Term
Latuda's indications
Definition
Schizophrenia,
Depression with Bipolar
(BS, D)
Term
Latuda's adverse reactions
Definition
CVA, hyperglycemia, weight gain, hyperprolactinemia, hypotension, seizures
P SW TCG

CI: increased SI in kids, not to be used in dementia related psychosis
Term
Antabuse generic name
Definition
Disulfiram
Term
Antabuse's indication
Definition
alcohool dependence
Term
Antabuse Dosing
Definition
500 mg PO qAM x1-2 week
Term
Antabuse SE
Definition
Common: Disulfiram like reaction (N/V/H, flushing, throbbing, SOB/CP), rash, flushing, metallic taste, impotence, drowsiness
Term
Antabuse metabolism
Definition
Liver, CYP450
Term
Antabuse MOA
Definition
inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
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