CNS Disorders
This condition is treated with medications like levodopa, which increases dopamine levels.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
This class of drugs, which includes medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin), is commonly used to treat ADHD by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
What are CNS stimulants?
Generic: Sertraline
What is Zoloft?
List two Reasons for nonadherence with CNS medications
Cost, side effects, feel better and decide no longer needed, stigma associated with having a mental illness paranoia or fears about med usage
•Acetylcholine
•Serotonin
•Norepinephrine
•Dopamine
•GABA
•Glutamate
This CNS disorder causes uncontrollable episodes of sleep, along with sudden muscle weakness or paralysis.
What is narcolepsy?
These medications are often used to treat schizophrenia by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, and include both first-generation (haloperidol) and second-generation (olanzapine) types.
What are antipsychotics?
Brand: Adderall
What is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
what antipsychotic can be used to treat mania?
Risperidone
This class of CNS drugs is used to treat insomnia by enhancing the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA.
What are sedative-hypnotics (e.g., zolpidem, temazepam)?
This mental health disorder, often treated with mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, involves episodes of extreme mood swings, including both manic and depressive states.
What is bipolar disorder?
This class of antidepressants, including fluoxetine (Prozac), works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, thereby increasing serotonin levels.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Generic: Olanzapine
What is Zyprexa?
what class of medications can also be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, narcolepsy, and Parkinson's disease.
NDRI's
This antipsychotic medication requires a REMS because of the risk of severe neutropenia (agranulocytosis), requiring frequent WBC monitoring.
What is clozapine?
This mental health condition is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday events and activities, and is often treated with medications like SSRIs or SNRIs.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
This class of medications, including diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), is commonly used to treat anxiety, agitation, and seizures due to their ability to enhance the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.
What are benzodiazepines?
Generic: Aripiprazole
What is Abilify?
Name a first generation antipsychotic medication
Phenothiazines= thorazine, mellaril, stelazine, prolixin non phenothiazines=haldol
This atypical antidepressant is often prescribed for depression and smoking cessation and is known for having minimal sexual side effects.
What is bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
This is a chronic and severe mental health disorder characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is schizophrenia?
This stimulant medication, commonly prescribed for ADHD, is available in both short-acting and extended-release formulations.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Brand: Cymbalta
What is duloxetine?
what class of medications do you have to Avoid foods with tyramine (aged cheese, red wine, beer, chocolate, etc.) while taking?
MAOI's
Name the Nonbenzodiazepine Anxiolytic
Buspar or buspirone