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PsychMeds
Psychiatric/Mental Health Medications
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
01/22/2010

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Term
Thorazine (chlorpromazine)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
(significant weight gain)
Term
Haldol (haloperidol)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
(available in IM and deconate)
Term
Stelazine (trifluoperazine)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
Term
Navane (thiothixene)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
Term
Prolixin (fluphenazine)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
(available as deconate)
Term
Loxitan (loxapine)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
Term
Moban (Molindone)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
Term
Mellaril (thioridazine)
Definition
Conventional (typical) antipsychotic
(prolonged QT interval)
(significant weight gain)
Term
Clozaril (clozapine)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
(agranulocytosis)
(significant weight gain)
Term
Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
(significant weight gain)
Term
Zydis (olanzapine)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic - sub-lingual administration (significant weight gain)
Term
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
(significant weight gain)
Term
Risperdal (risperidone)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
(available in deconate = Consta)
(minor wt gain)
Term
Geodon (ziprasidone)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
(take with food)
(available in IM)
(QT interval issues)
Term
Ambilify (aripiprazole)
Definition
Third generation antipsychotic
Term
Artane (trihexyphenidyl)
Definition
Anticholinergic medication to control EPS
Term
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Definition
Anticholinergic medication to control EPS
Term
Cogentin (benztropine)
Definition
Anticholinergic medication to control EPS
Term
Symmetrel (amantadine)
Definition
Antiparkinson medication to control EPS
Term
Tofranil (imipramine)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Elavil (amitriptyline)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
(significant weight gain)
Term
Norpramin (despramine)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Vivactil (protriptyline)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Anafranil (clomipramine)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Aventyl (nortriptyline)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Asendenin (amoxapine)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Pamelor (nortriptyline)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Marplan (isocarboxzid)
Definition
MAOI
Term
Nardil (phenelzine sulfate)
Definition
MAOI
Term
Parnate (tranylcypromine sulfate)
Definition
MAOI
Term
Emsam, Eldepryl (selegiline)
Definition
Transdermal MAOI
(no tyramine dietary restrictions)
Term
Prozac (fluxetine)
Definition
SSRI
Term
Paxil (paroxetine)
Definition
SSRI
Term
Zoloft (sertraline)
Definition
SSRI
Term
Luvox (fluvoxamine)
Definition
SSRI
Term
Lexapro (escitalopram)
Definition
SSRI
Term
Celexa (citalopram)
Definition
SSRI
(for OCD)
Term
Effexor (venlafaxine)
Definition
SNRI
Term
Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Definition
SNRI
Term
Vestra (reboxetine)
Definition
NRI
Term
Wellbutrin, Zyban (bupropion)
Definition
NDRI
Term
Lithium carbonate
Definition
Mood stabilizer
(therapeutic range 1.0 - 1.5 mEq/L)
Term
Tegretol (carbamazepine)
Definition
Anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer
Term
Depakote/Depakote ER (divalproex, valproate)
Definition
Anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer
Term
Depakene (valproic acid)
Definition
Anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer
Term
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Term
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Term
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anticonvulsant and anxiolytic
Term
Topamax (topiramate)
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Term
Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Definition
Anticonvulsant mood stabilizer
(If rash, may be first signs of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
Term
Desyrel (trazodone)
Definition
Anxiolytic, hypnotic-sedative
Term
Remeron (mirtazapine)
Definition
SNRI
Term
Xanax (alprazolam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Tenormin (atenolol)
Definition
Beta blocker used as anxiolytic
Term
Buspar (buspirone)
Definition
Non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic
(non-addictive)
Term
Librium (chlordiazepoxide)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Valium (diazepam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Ativan (lorazepam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Restoril (temazepam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine hypnotic-sedative (non-barbiturate)
Term
Dalmane (flurazepam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine hypnotic-sedative (non-barbiturate)
Term
Seconal (secobarbital)
Definition
Barbiturate hypnotic-sedative
Term
Nembutal (pentobarbital)
Definition
Barbiturate hypnotic-sedative
Term
Ambien (zolpidem)
Definition
Nonbenzo hypnotic-sedative
Term
Lunesta (eszopiclone)
Definition
Nonbenzo hypnotic-sedative
Term
Catapres (clonidine)
Definition
Antihypertensive mood-stabilizer for ADHD
Term
Neurontin (fabapentin)
Definition
Anticonvulsant/mood stabilizer
Term
Topomax (topiramate)
Definition
Anticonvulsant/mood stabilizer
Term
Aricept (donepezil)
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
Term
Cognex (tacrine)
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
Term
Namenda (memantine)
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
Term
Razadyne, Reminyl (galantamine)
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
Term
Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate)
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
Term
Ritalin (methylphenidate)
Definition
Stimulant for ADHD
Term
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
Definition
Stimulant for ADHD
Term
Cylert (pemoline)
Definition
Stimulant for ADHD
Term
Adderal (amphetamine salts)
Definition
Stimulant for ADHD
Term
Strattera (atomoxetine)
Definition
non-stimulant with MOA as NE reuptake inhibitor
Term
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)
Definition
Opiate/alcohol detox.
Term
Campral (camprosate)
Definition
Alcohol detox.
Term
Anabuse (disulfiram)
Definition
Alcohol detox.
Term
Romazicon (flumaxenil)
Definition
IV given to counteract sedation due to benzos and alcohol
Term
Invega (paliperidone)
Definition
Serotonin dopamine antagonist
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