Psychotropics Meds
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin | Benzodiazepines (CNS depressants that may act by increases GABA to treat anxiety) 4 drugs |
| Benzo drug that treats anxiety; also used for special seizures | Valium |
| Benzo drug that treats anxiety | Ativan |
| Benzo drug that treats anxiety | Xanax |
| Benzo drug that treats anxiety | Klonopin |
| Treats anxiety. Action unknown; does not cause dependence. Takes 10-14 days to work | BuSpar |
| Treats anxiety. Often used in combo with other agents | Vistaril |
| Tricyclics, MAOIs, SSRIS | Anti-depressants drug categories (3) Elevates mood and relieves other symptoms. Increases serotonin, noepi, and dopamine |
| Tricyclic drug that treats depression (older drugs less commonly used) | Elavil/amitriptyline |
| Tricyclic drug that treats depression (older drugs less commonly used) | Tofranil |
| Tricyclic drug that treats depression (older drugs less commonly used) | Aventyl |
| Tricyclic drug that treats depression (older drugs less commonly used) | Slinequan |
| MAOI drug that treats depression (many possible interactions. Ingesting tyramine can cause HTN crisis) | Nardil |
| MAOI drug that treats depression (many possible interactions. Ingesting tyramine can cause HTN crisis) | Marplan |
| MAOI drug that treats depression (many possible interactions. Ingesting tyramine can cause HTN crisis) | Parnate |
| SSRI drug that treats depression bu inhibiting reuptake of seroton (make it increased) | Celexa (citalopram) |
| SSRI drug that treats depression bu inhibiting reuptake of seroton (make it increased) | Lexapro |
| SSRI drug that treats depression bu inhibiting reuptake of seroton (make it increased) | Paxil |
| SSRI drug that treats depression bu inhibiting reuptake of seroton (make it increased) | Prozac |
| Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Pristiq | Other anti-depression drugs-recognize. (3) |
| Mood stabilizer. Toxic level is 1.5-2.0 - blurred vision, ataxia, tinnitis, persistent N/V, severe diarrhea. Don't skimp on Na and drink plenty of water | Lithium |
| Treats alcoholism. Don't drink ETOH while on it (marked discomfort) | Antabuse |
| Thorazine, Prolixin, Navane, Haladol | (4) Anti-psychotic typical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. Works by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors (decrease levels). Have ESP symptoms |
| Anti-psychotic typical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. Photosensitive | Thorazine |
| Anti-psychotic typical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. | Prolixin |
| Anti-psychotic typical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. | Navane |
| Anti-psychotic typical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. | Haladol |
| Colzaril (Clozapine), Zyprexa (Olazapine), Abilify | (3) Anti-psychotic atypical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. Works by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors (decrease levels). Less side effects |
| Anti-psychotic atypical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. Can cause hypersalivation, reduce seizure threshold, can cause agranulocytosis, and hyperglycemia | Colzaril (Clozapine) |
| Anti-psychotic atypical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. | Zyprexa (Olazapine) |
| Anti-psychotic atypical drugs used to treat acute and chronic psychosis. | Abilify |
| Cogentin | Treats Parkinson's symptoms/EPS symtoms like oculogyric crisis (uncontrolled rolling back of eyes), dystonia |
| Akinesia | Muscular weakness from EPS |
| Dystonia | Involuntary muscular spasms of face, arms, legs, neck (EPS) |
| Tardive Dyskinesia | Bizarre facial and tongue movements, stiff neck, hard to swallow. Stop drug at first sign. Can be irreversible |
| Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | rapid onset of high temp., parkinsonian muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, change in mental status. Symptomatic treatment and DANTROLENE (DATRIUM) USED TO TREAT!! |
| Serotonin syndrome | SSRI side effect - Restlessness, increased body temp, hyperreflexia, tachycardia, labile BP, diaphoresis, shivering, tremors. "hyperactivity on the body" |
| Tyramine foods ( can cause HTN crisis) from MAOI drugs. Look for severe occipital headaches | Aged cheese (cheddar), raisins, fava beans, Italian beans, red wines, smoked and processed meats (salami, pepperoni), caviar, pickled herring, corned beef, chicken, beef or liver, soy sauce, brewer's yeast, MSG |
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