Atomoxetine (Strattera)
monitor patient for suicidal ideaations
(think s/s)
are stimulants good for people with cardiac issues?
NO
Anorexiants
used to treat obesity, effectiveness has not been proven.
-AVOID CAFFEINE
-take in the am
Orlistat (Xenical)
used to treat obesity
-inhibiting absorption of caloric intake from fatty foods
-reduce dietary fat absorption
what med is given for migraines?
sumatriptan (imitrex)
imbalance of two neurotransmitters
- dopamine
- acetylcholine ACH
amantadine
antiviral drug used for treatment of influenza
-works in the brain
-usually effective for only 6-12 months
the biggest adverse effect of levodopa ?
brown sweat and urine
parkinson
we treat the symptoms
status epilepticus
medical emergency, they are not coming out of the seizure
anti epileptic drugs:
MOA- not known
pharm effcets:
-reduce nerves ability to be stimulated
-suppress transmission of impulses form one nerve to the next
-decrease speed of nerve impulse conduction within a neuron
ethosuximide (zaraontin)
treats seizures
gabapentin can also treat what?
seizures
topamax
used for seizures and migraines
Parkinson's
LOW dopamine- medications increase dopamine activity
Seizures
TOO MUCH brain activity- medications calm/depress CNS activity
Stimulants
increase alertness/attention- usually give in the MORNING
Migraines
sumatriptan treats acute migraine, assess BP/contrainindications
Levodopa
becomes dopamine in the brain.
MEMory- LEVO=LIFTS dopamine
on/off phenomenon
rapid swings between good symptom control and poor symptom control
COMPT inhibitors
prolong levodopas therapeutic effect and help reduce "wearing off"
amantidine
increases dopamine activity/availability and can improve Parkinson's symptoms
parkinsons imbalance
dopamine decreases- and acetylcholine relatively increases
memory: dopamine down- movement down
GABA
calming/inhibitory neurotransmitters
memory: GO AWAY BRAIN ACTIVITY
benzodiazepines
can treat seizures, decrease anxiety, and relax skeletal muscle.
BENZO=BRAKE
barbiturates
CNS depressants. slow responses can be an expected effect because they slow brain activity
methylphenidate (Ritalin)
ADHD
-memory: RITALIN=attention
when to give a stimulant?
MORNING- helps avoid insomnia
phentermine
decreases appetite
Orlistat
decreases absorption of dietary fat
Strattera (atomxetine)
THINK SS
-suicidal ideation's / behavior
sumatriptan
acute migraine treatment
tyramine
containing foods and nonselective MAOIS
memory: cheese- pressure please!`
LEVO
lifts dopamine-parkisons
GABA
calms brain- seizures
PHENYTOIN
levels and gums and gait and birth control and IV
RITALIN
ADHD morning
phentermine
appetite decreases
orlistat
fat absorption decreases
sumatriptan
migraine- check BP
MAOI and TYRAMINE
bP increases
lamotrigine and rash
report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!