psychiatric disorders
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Mood stabilizers
Antianxiety and sedative-hypnotics
100
this psychiatric disorder is thought to be a dysregulation of GABA and other transmitters
What is Anxiety
100
the newer, "second generation" antipsychotics are also known by this name
What is atypical antipsychotics
100
This class of meds inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, resulting in an increase of serotonin transmission. Side effects include tolerance, weight gain, and serotonin syndrome- when combined with other serotonin drugs
What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
100
this naturally occuring salt is a first-line treatment for patients with acute mania and for long-term prevention of recurrent episodes.
What is Lithium
100
this class of meds are the most widely prescribed drugs in the world- due to their effectiveness, prompt onset of action, and wide margin of safety.
What are the Benzodiazepines
200
this disease is thought to result from degeneration of Acetylcholine neurons
What is Alzheimer disease
200
this atypical antipsychotic tends to elevate serum prolactin levels and may cause Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) at higher doses
What is Risperidone
200
This class of drugs provide serotonin and NE reuptake inhibition as well as blockade of: -muscarinic cholinergic receptors (annticholinergic SE) -histamine H1 receptors (sedation, weight gain) -alpha1-noradrenergic receptors (orthostatic hypotension, dizziness)
What are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
200
a derivative of valproic acid, this drug is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder in the U.S. It has surpassed lithium as the drug of choice due to its superior therapeutic index, better toxicity profile, and wider range of effectiveness.
What is Divalproex (Depakote)
200
These classes of drugs act by blocking peripheral or central noradrenergic (norepinephrine) activity and many manifestations of anxiety such as: tremor, palpitations, tachycardia and sweating
What are Nonbenzodiazepine Antianxiety agents
300
this disease is associate with decreased levels of Dopamine
What is Parkinson's disease
300
this atypical antipsychotic is often reserved for patients with treatment-resitant illness because o its side effects of agranulocytosis, seizures, and myocarditis
What is Clozapine
300
this class of meds are very effective antidepressant, antipanic, and antiphobic drugs. patients taking these must avoid foods and drugs that are norepinephrine agonists (such as cheeses, fava beans and red wine) due to risk of hypertensive crisis, which can cause intracerebral hemorrhage and death.
What are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
300
this FDA approved agent for treatment of bipolar disorder is associated with a rare but serious side effect of agranulocytosis
What is Carbamazepine
300
this medication class is thought to reduce anxiety by the powerful receptor agonism of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA
What are Benzodiazepines
400
This disease is associated with abnormally high levels of Dopamine
What is schizophrenia
400
this low potency typical antipsychotic can reduce the risk of EPS
What is Chlorpromazine
400
this newer, safer antidepressant is a NE and dopamine reuptake blocker (NDRI). it's commonly used for depression, smoking cessation, and Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is Buproprion (Wellburtin)
400
this anticonvulsant delays onset of mood episodes in patients with bipolar disorder by decreasing glutamate release, modulating the reuptake of serotonin, and blocking the reuptake of monoamines (including DA)
What is Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
400
This nonscheduled sleep aid is a melatonin agonist. Side effects include dizziness, daytime sedation, and GI upset
What is ramelton (Rozerem)
500
this group of disorders are thought to be associated with abnormal patterns of Norepinephrine and Serotonin neurotransmission
What are mood disorders
500
this high-potency typical antipsychotic can minimize postural hypotension, sedation, and anticholinergic effects
What is Haloperidol
500
this class of Antidepressant drugs include: Citalopram (Celexa) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Sertraline (Zoloft)
What are SSRIs
500
this drug is the only anticonulsant mood stabilizer not associated with weight gain and in fact is associated with weight loss in up to 50% of patients
What is Topiramate (Topamax)
500
this medication is an antidepressant with sedating effects. Side effects include orthostatic hypotension, anxiety, and priaprism (rarely).
What is Trazodone
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