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Pharmacology
Professional
08/23/2012

Additional Pharmacology Flashcards

 


 

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Term
MOA of buproprion
Definition
Blocks reuptake of dopamine (DA) and NE
Term
Brand name of bupropion
Definition

Wellbutrin -- depression

Zyban -- smoking

 

Term
The dosing per day for wellbutrin formulations?
Definition

Wellbutrin IR is TID

Wellbutrin SR is BID

Wellbutrin XL is QD

 

Term
Alpenzin (brand of wellbutrin from a different company) has equivalent dosing to wellbutrin?
Definition

No.

 

174 = 150

348 = 300

 

Term
Brand name for Mirtazapine.
Definition
Remeron, Soltab
Term
MOA of mirtazapine?
Definition

Block alpha - adrenergic receptors, enhances central noradrenergic and serotonergic activity.

Term
Brand name for Trazadone.
Definition
Desyrel
Term
MOA of trazodone
Definition
Inhibits 5-HT reuptake and is an alpha 1 adrenergic blocker and a histamine blocker.
Term
Trazodone ER may be less what relative to trazdone?
Definition
less sedating and is Q daily
Term
Brand name for Nefazodone
Definition
Serzone
Term
Is Nefazodone less or more sedating than trazodone?
Definition

less sedating

 

Term
brand name for selegiline transdermal?
Definition
Ensam-patch
Term
MOA of selegiline?
Definition

monoamine oxidase B inhibitor

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Term
Seizures and buproprion?
Definition
Do not use in seizure disorder and do not exceed 450 mg/daily due to seizure risk at higher doses.
Term
Does bupropion affect sexual function?
Definition
no sexual dysfunction
Term
Ther elderly and Mirtazapine
Definition

Good choice for frail, thin elderly w/depression who have insomnia

Term
Is trazodone used as an antidepressant frequently?
Definition
rarely used an an antidepressant due to sedation. It is primarily off label for sleep.
Term
Name a sexual side effect of trazadone.
Definition
Prispism (medical emergency) - requires immediate medical attention.
Term
Why isn't Nefazodone not commonly used?
Definition
rarely used due to hepatotoxicity: monitor LFTs.
Term
How to take selegiline transdermal?
Definition
applied to upper torso, upper thigh, or upper suface of outer arm Q daily
Term

Can Wellbutrin, prescribed for depression, be given to someone taking Zyban for smoking cessation?

Definition
No. They are the same drug. Drug duplication.
Term
Can wellbutrin be used in someone with seizure history?
Definition

Do not use in patients with seizure history; drug decreases seizure threshold. Do not exceed 450 mg daily in anyone.

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Term

Should Mirtazapine be taken AM or PM?

 

Definition
Night. Drug is sedating, and should increase appetite.
Term
Definition
Statement. Not a question.
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