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Psychtropic Medications
26 cards·by Mrjay22
Possible side affects for anti-psychotics
Tardive Dyskinesia
what is Tardive Dyskinesia
Involuntary muscle movement disorder
what are the 3 Anti-psychotic medications?
Haldol, Thorazine, Risperdal
Bipolar Medications
Lithium, Tegretol, Depakote
Side effects of Lithium
Kidney Problems
Side effects of Tegretol
Liver problems
Side effects of Depakote
Frequent blood work to monitor health
Another name of Anti-Anxiety Meds
Benzodizepines
Anti-anxiety meds
Valium, Klonopin, Xanax
Side effects of Valium
Short acting
Side effects of Klonopin
Addictive
The 2 of categories ADHD disorder meds
Amphetamine/Speed & Non-Amphetamine
Meds of Amphetamine/Speed (ADHD)
Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin
Side effects of Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin
Relieves symptoms quickly and can be abused
Example of a paradoxical effect (ADHD)
Amphetamine/Speed
Meds of Non-Amphetamine (ADHD)
Strattera
Side effects of Strattera
Cannot be abused & requires 2-4 weeks to be effective
Anti-Depressant Med Categories
SSRI, Atypical, Tricyclical, MAO Inhibitors
what does SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Name 3 SSRI's
Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil
Side effects of SSRI's
Often causes loss of libidinal desire
Name 3 Atypical Anti-Depressants
Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin
Name 2 Tricyclic Anti-Depressants
Elavil & Trofranil
Side effects of Tricyclic Anti-Depressants
Can cause dry mouth
Name 2 Mao Inhibitors
Nardil & Parnate
Side effects of Mao Inhibitors
Causes stomach pain. Requires observation of dietary habits