Psychotropic/Psychoactive Medications List (NUR 172 Block 2) PDF
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This document provides a list of psychotropic medications, categorized by type (typical antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics, etc.). It includes generic and brand names, emphasizing the importance of recognizing generic names in clinical practice. The list also highlights the different routes of administration, and provides notes on some specific medications.
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# Psychotropic/Psychoactive Medications List (NUR 172 Block 2) This document is a list of psychotropic medications, organized by category. It includes both generic and brand names, highlighting the importance of understanding both in clinical practice. The NCLEX primarily focuses on generic names....
# Psychotropic/Psychoactive Medications List (NUR 172 Block 2) This document is a list of psychotropic medications, organized by category. It includes both generic and brand names, highlighting the importance of understanding both in clinical practice. The NCLEX primarily focuses on generic names. ## A. Typical Antipsychotics * Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) * Fluphenazine * Haloperidol * Trifluoperazine * Thioridazine * Perphenazine * Thiothixene * Pimozide ## B. Atypical Antipsychotics * Aripiprazole * Clozapine * Ziprasidone * Asenapine * Brexpiprazole * Risperidone * Lurasidone * Olanzapine * Quetiapine * Paliperidone * Lumazaperone ## C. Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs) * Bupropion |Medication|Route| |:---|:---| | **Fluoxetine**|oral| | **Citalopram**|oral| | **Sertraline**|oral| | **Paroxetine**|oral| | **Fluvoxamine**|oral| | **Escitalopram oxalate**|oral| ## Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) * Fluoxetine * Citalopram * Sertraline * Paroxetine * Fluvoxamine * Escitalopram ## Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) * Venlafaxine * Duloxetine ## Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) * Amitriptyline * Imipramine * Nortriptyline * Doxepin * Mirtazapine * Amoxetine ## Antidepressants * Trazodone (Desyrel) ## A. Benzodiazepines * Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) * Diazepam * Alprazolam * Clonazepam * Lorazepam ## B. Nonbenzodiazepines * Buspirone ## Mood Stabilizers * Lithium carbonate (Lithane, Lithobid) * Valproic acid * Carbamazepine * Lamotrigine ## Other Medications * Phenelzine sulfate * Isocarboxazid * Selegiline (Transdermal) * Tranylcypromine * Zolpidem * Ramelteon *Note:* The document includes various additional notes on administration routes (oral, injection, etc.) and additional details on some medications; these have been summarized for conciseness. Some entries contain arrows, indicating an increase in activity.
