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Neuro/Psych 1
Generic | Brand | Pharamcologic Category | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
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mirtazapine (PO) | Remeron | Alpha2 antagonist | MDD | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, weight gain, xerostomia, increased appetite, constipation US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults |
bupropion (PO) | Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor | MDD | Key Side Effects: tachycardia, headache, agitation, dizziness, insomnia, weight loss US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults; serious neuropsychiatric reactions have occurred Other Notes: use may increase risk of seizures (CI in patients with seizure disorders and/or eating disorders) |
atomoxetine (PO) | Strattera | Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | ADHD | Key Side Effects: hypertension, tachycardia, headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal ideation in children or adolescents Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
desvenlafaxine (PO) | Pristiq | Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
duloxetine (PO) | Cymbalta | Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
venlafaxine (PO) | Effexor, Effexor XR | Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
citalopram (PO) | Celexa | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
fluoxetine (PO) | Prozac | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
escitalopram (PO) | Lexapro | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
paroxetine (PO) | Paxil | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
sertraline (PO) | Zoloft | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
trazodone (PO) | Desyrel | Serotonin reuptake inhibitor | Insomnia, MDD | Key Side Effects: sedation, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea US Boxed Warnings: antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents and young adults |
Vilazadone (PO) | Viibryd | SSRI /5-HT1a partial agonist | MDD | Key Side Effects: headache, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, insomnia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults |
amitriptyline (PO) | Elavil | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
nortriptyline (PO) | Pamelor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis | Key Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |
doxepin (PO) | Silenor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | Insomnia | Key Side Effects: somnolence, sedation, nausea Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI; do not discontinue abruptly |