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06 - Pharmacotherapy

Module 6 Pharmacotherapy

Generic nameDrug overview
amphetamine / dextroamphetamine Brand name: Adderall Class: CNS stimulant Indication: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - ADR: increased heart rate and blood pressure; insomnia - Take doses earlier in the day to prevent insomnia
lisdexamfetamine Brand name: Vyvanse Class: CNS stimulant Indication: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - ADR: increased heart rate and blood pressure; insomnia - Take doses earlier in the day to prevent insomnia
methylphenidate Brand name: Ritalin; Concerta Class: CNS stimulant Indication: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - ADR: increased heart rate and blood pressure; insomnia - Take doses earlier in the day to prevent insomnia
dexmethylphenidate Brand name: Focalin Class: CNS stimulant Indication: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - ADR: increased heart rate and blood pressure; insomnia - Take doses earlier in the day to prevent insomnia
atomoxetine Brand name: Strattera Class: Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Indication: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pearls: - Non-stimulant - Not controlled
guanfacine Brand name: Intuniv Class: Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist Indication: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Pearls: - Non-stimulant - Not controlled
clonidine Brand name: Catapress; Kapvay Class: Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist Indication: Hypertension; ADHD Pearls: - ADR: orthostatic hypotension. Patients should rise slowly from sitting or lying positions
bupropion Brand name: Zyban; Wellbutrin Class: Norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor Indication: Antidepressant; smoking cessation; ADHD Pearls: - IR and ER (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin XL) used for depression/ADHD - SR (Zyban) used for smoking cessation
alprazolam Brand name: Xanax Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety; insomnia Pearls: - Risk of dependence and withdrawal - DEA Schedule IV - Avoid alcohol and opioids (↑ respiratory depression) - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness
clonazepam Brand name: Klonopin Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety; insomnia Pearls: - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness
lorazepam Brand name: Ativan Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety; insomnia Pearls: - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness
diazepam Brand name: Valium Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety; insomnia Pearls: - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness
temazepam Brand name: Restoril Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness - Only indicated for insomnia. Not used to treat anxiety
buspirone Brand name: Buspar Class: Anti-anxiety agent Indication: Anxiety Pearls: - Used on a scheduled basis. Not PRN - Non-sedating - Non-habit forming - Not controlled
zolpidem Brand name: Ambien Class: Hypnotic Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, impaired memory
eszopiclone Brand name: Lunesta Class: Hypnotic Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, impaired memory
ramelteon Brand name: Rozerem Class: Melatonin receptor agonist Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - Not habit forming - Not controlled
hydroxyzine Brand name: Vistaril; Atarax Class: H1 Antihistamine (1st generation) Indication: Allergies; anxiety; insomnia Pearls: - Non-controlled anxiolytic alternative - ADR: Drowsiness
diphenhydramine Brand name: Benadryl Class: H1 Antihistamine (1st generation) Indication: Allergies; insomnia Pearls: - Also available OTC - ADR: Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention
trazodone Brand name: Trazodone Class: Antidepressant Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - Sedating antidepressant commonly used off-label for sleep
mirtazapine Brand name: Remeron Class: Antidepressant Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - Causes sedation and weight gain
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