University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2021
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181

Pages:

1
Author:

Hallie Randolph

Class Antipsychotics Antianxiety Hypnotics Mood Stabilizers Stimulants Drug Uses Side Effects Aripiprazole (Abilify) Clozapine (Clozaril) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Quetiapine (Seroquel) Risperidone (Risperdal) Ziprasidone (Geodon) ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Manic depression Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Irritability Acute psychosis AlzheimerÕs ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Alprazolam (Xanax) Clonazepam (Klonopin) Diazepam (Valium) Lorazepam (Ativan) ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Anxiety Panic disorder Alcohol withdrawal Muscle spasms Seizures ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Butobarbital (Butisol) Quazepam (Doral) Suvorexant (Belsomra) Triazolam (Halcion) Zolpidem (Ambien) ¨ Insomnia ¨ Sleep disorders ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Asenapine (Sycrest) Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Lithium (Litarex) Valproate (Depakote) ¨ Bipolar disorder ¨ Manic depression ¨ Mood disorder ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Amphetamine (Adderall) Atomoxetine HCL (Strattera) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) ER Methylphenidate (Concerta) Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) ¨ ADD ¨ ADHD ¨ Narcolepsy ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Drowsiness Dizziness Weight gain Dry mouth N/V/D/constipation Restlessness Confusion Drowsiness Memory loss Poor coordination GI upset Hallucinations Dry mouth Rebound insomnia Forgetfulness Dependence Headache Vivid dreams Liver & kidney damage Weight gain Sexual dysfunction Hair loss Tremors (hands) Increased urination Tachycardia Hypertension Insomnia Anxiety/ panic Loss of appetite Bizarre/ erratic behavior Depression Considerations ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Can cause EPS symptoms CNS depression Orthostatic hypotension May increase risk of DM Beta-blockers increase effects of both drugs Avoid alcohol High risk of dependency Avoid alcohol and other depressants Do not stop abruptly Can cause resp. depression May be habit forming Can cause resp. depression May cause increased effects in elderly Avoid alcohol and other depressants ¨ Lithium- monitor levels closely & monitor salt intake ¨ May increase risk of liver damage ¨ Can have teratogenic effects ¨ Avoid alcohol ¨ Do not use with MAOIÕs ¨ May decrease effects of warfarin and phenytoin ¨ Avoid caffeine ¨ Monitor cardiovascular system ¨ May cause behavioral changes ¨ Can cause sudden death