Antidepressants
Brand name: Prozac. What is the generic name and typical dosing range?
What is Fluoxetine, 20-80 mg/day?
Brand name: Zyprexa. What is the generic name and common side effects?
What is Olanzapine, weight gain and metabolic syndrome?
Brand name: Lithium. What is the therapeutic serum range and common side effects?
What is 0.6-1.2 mEq/L, tremor, polyuria, hypothyroidism?
Brand name: Xanax. What is the generic name and typical dosing range for anxiety?
What is Alprazolam, 0.25-4 mg/day?
Brand name: Adderall. What are the generic components and common side effects?
What is Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine, insomnia, appetite suppression?
This SSRI is known for its short half-life and risk of discontinuation syndrome.
What is Paroxetine (Paxil)?
This second-generation antipsychotic is associated with a high risk of agranulocytosis and requires regular blood monitoring.
What is Clozapine (Clozaril)?
Which anticonvulsant mood stabilizer is associated with the risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
What is Lamotrigine (Lamictal), rash risk with rapid titration?
Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life and is commonly used for alcohol withdrawal?
What is Diazepam (Valium)?
Which stimulant medication is commonly used in children due to its once-daily formulation?
What is Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)?
Which SNRI is FDA-approved for both depression and generalized anxiety disorder?
What is Duloxetine (Cymbalta)?
Brand name: Abilify. Name its generic, mechanism of action, and typical dosing range.
What is Aripiprazole, partial D2 agonist, 10-30 mg/day?
Brand name: Depakote. What is the generic name, common indications, and monitoring parameters?
What is Valproate, bipolar disorder/epilepsy, liver function, and platelet count?
Brand name: Ativan. Name the generic, route of administration, and primary indication.
What is Lorazepam, PO/IV, acute agitation?
Brand name: Ritalin. What is the generic, mechanism of action, and dosing range?
What is Methylphenidate, dopamine reuptake inhibitor, 10-60 mg/day?
This antidepressant is commonly used for smoking cessation in addition to depression treatment.
What is Bupropion (Wellbutrin), 150-450 mg/day?
Which antipsychotic has the lowest metabolic side effect risk but requires food for absorption?
What is Ziprasidone (Geodon), 20-80 mg BID with food?
Brand name: Tegretol. Name the generic, typical dosing range, and key drug interaction.
What is Carbamazepine, 200-1600 mg/day, CYP450 inducer?
This non-benzodiazepine sedative is often used for sleep disorders and has a risk of dependency.
What is Zolpidem (Ambien)?
This non-stimulant ADHD medication is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
What is Atomoxetine (Strattera)?
Brand name: Lexapro. List its generic name, starting dose, and special considerations.
What is Escitalopram, 10 mg/day, lower side effect profile and QT prolongation risk
Brand name: Risperdal. What is the generic, side effects, and unique long-acting injectable form?
What is Risperidone, hyperprolactinemia, and Risperdal Consta?
What mood stabilizer has both antidepressant and anti-manic properties with a favorable side effect profile?
What is Lamotrigine?
Brand name: Buspar. What is the generic, mechanism of action, and typical dose range?
What is Buspirone, partial serotonin agonist, 15-60 mg/day?
Brand name: Concerta. Describe its unique delivery system and indication.
What is OROS (osmotic release oral system), ADHD?