Anxiolytics
SSRI's and SNRI's
What are the preferred first line treatment for anxiety disorders?
What are anticonvulsants?
A side effect that causes a range of repetitive muscle movements in the face, neck, arms and legs that is a potentially permanent side effect of antipsychotic medications, especially first generation.
What are extrapyramidal symptoms?
Duloxetine (cymbalta) and venlafaxine (effexor)
What are SNRI's (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)?
Treatment for acute anxiety or panic attacks that have a high rate of dependence.
Requires monitoring of therapeutic blood levels and close monitoring of compliance to prevent toxicity.
What is lithium?
Class of medication associated with significant weight gain and the development of metabolic syndrome.
What are second generation antipsychotics?
Anorexia, poor growth or weight loss during childhood, sleep disturbance, jitteriness, emotional lability, and social withdrawal.
What are common side effects of stimulant medications?
Dizziness, fatigue, headache, and nausea after the abrupt cessation of an antidepressant.
What is antidepressant discontinuation syndrome?
Is the preferred therapy of choice for generalized anxiety disorder refractory to initial management.
What is combination pharmacological and cognitive behavioral therapy?
Anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer that should be avoided during pregnancy.
Valproate (depakote)
The drug class containing haloperidol
What are first generation antipsychotics?
Used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children.
Drug class effective against refractory depression that is less commonly used due to drug interactions and side effects.
A non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic medication.
What is Buspirone? (Buspar)
Drug classes used to treat bipolar disorder.
What are anticonvulsants, first and second generation antipsychotics and anti-manic agents.
What are antipsychotic medications?
Daily Double
Name two types of first line stimulant drugs for ADHD.
Citalopram (celexa); escitalopram (lexapro); paroxetine (Paxil); and sertraline (zoloft)
Hydroxyzine
What is a non habit forming sedating antihistamine with anxiolytic properties?
Three anticonvulsants used as mood stabilizers.
What are Valproate, Carbamazepine, and Lamotrigine?
DAILY DOUBLE
Name a first generation and a second generation (atypical) antipsychotic.
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
What is a SNRI commonly prescribed for ADHD that is not a controlled substance?
The most dangerous classes of antidepressants to overdose on.
What are tricyclic antidepressants and MAOI inhibitors?