Anti-Depressants
SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic Antidepressants, & Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Name one side effect of anti-psychotics
Sedation, weight gain, diabetes risk, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements). Atypical antipsychotics may cause metabolic syndrome
Name one side effect of Lithium
Tremors, kidney and thyroid issues, weight gain..
What are anxiolytics used to treat?
Used to treat anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
Name one key side effect of stimulants??
Insomnia, anxiety, appetite loss, irritability, and increased heart rate.
Name one SSRI medication
Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft)
Name two disorders that antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for?
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, Schizoaffective disorder, Major Depression with psychotic features...
What medication is the first line of treatment for bipolar disorder?
Lithium
Name two side effects of Benzo's?
What are the two common types of stimulants?
Methylphenidate and Amphetamine
Name one SNRI medication
Venlafaxine (Effexor) or Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Name one 1st Generation Typical Medication?
Haldol or Thorazine
Name two medications that are commonly used to treat bipolar disorder? (exclude lithium)
Depakote, Lamictal, Topamax, Trileptal, Tegretol
Name the three common types of Anxiolytics? (Hint - they all start with the letter 'B')
Benzodiazapines, Buspirone, and Barbiturates
Name one Methylphenidate generic medication?
Ritalin or Concerta
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
Bonus point - name one symptom
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is an excessive amount of serotonin in the body. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle rigidity, tremors, sweating, diarrhea, fever, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, and seizures.
Explain how antipsychotics affect the brain?
Antipsychotics decrease excess of dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway. The Antipsychotic medication are going to decrease dopamine signaling in the mesolimbic pathway by blocking the dopamine receptors from binding onto the neuron. By blocking the dopamine could result in decreased motor control, body tremors, constipation, and lethargic.
What's the generic name for the medication of Topiramate?
Topamax
Which type of medication is fasting acting, addicting and not safe to come off of fast?
Benzodiazepine
What two issues can Methylphenidate treat?
ADHD and Narcolepsy
How do SSRI medications work in the brain?
SSRIs block the reuptake of Serotonin on pre-synaptic neurons. SSRI bind to the serotonin transporter – block the reuptake of serotonin on the pre-synaptic neuron. This results in way more serotonin molecules to bind on the post synaptic neuron. Because there’s more serotonin in the synaptic cleft – this will help to alleviate some of the depression symptoms.
What medication can cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
Any first generation typical medication or Haldol.
What role does dopamine play in bipolar disorder and medication?
Dopamine plays a major role in regulating human behavior and mood motivation. People who have moderate to severe levels of depression typically have lower concentrations of dopamine within the brain – which correlates to sadness and apathy. With people suffering from depression, the dopamine is not binding with the receptors. Partial agonist can help regulate dopaminergic pathways. In areas where dopamine is naturally low, these partial agonists boost activity by activating more receptors.
Which medication takes at least two - four weeks for full effect and has no withdrawal symptoms?
Buspirone
What's is the typical onset time frame for Methylphenidate?
within 30 minutes