Question. As a school psychologist, I see a large number of students who take psychotropic medications haphazardly. I’m curious about research on the impact of taking antidepressants or antipsychotic medications “when remembered,” either in general or specific to the medication.…
Psychotropic drugs
Alprazolam
Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, US Adopted Name, rINN) INNs in other languages (French, Latin, and Spanish): Alpratsolaami; Alprazolam; Alprazolamas; Alprazolamum; U-31889 Note. The following terms have been used as ‘street names’ or slang names for various forms ofalprazolam: Benzo;…
Clomethiazole
Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, rINN) Synonyms: Chlormethiazole; Clomethiazolum; Clometiazol; Klometiatsoli; Klometiazol BAN: Clomethiazole INN: Clomethiazole [rINN (en)] INN: Clometiazol [rINN (es)] INN: Clométhiazole [rINN (fr)] INN: Clomethiazolum [rINN (la)] INN: Клометиазол [rINN (ru)] Chemical name: 5-(2-Chloroethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole Molecular formula: C6H8ClNS…
Mesoridazine
Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, US Adopted Name, rINN) Synonyms: Mesoridatsiini; Mesoridazin; Mesoridazina; Mesoridazinum; Mesuridazine; NC-123; TPS-23 BAN: Mesoridazine USAN: Mesoridazine INN: Mesoridazine [rINN (en)] INN: Mesoridazina [rINN (es)] INN: Mésoridazine [rINN (fr)] INN: Mesoridazinum [rINN (la)] INN: Мезоридазин [rINN…
Risperdal and Nephrotic Syndrome Disorder
Question. My 12-year-old son takes Risperdal 2 mg twice per day for treatment of Tourette’s syndrome. He has developed nephrotic syndrome. I have not been able to find any information as to any possible connection between this medication and nephrotic…
Clozapine
Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, US Adopted Name, rINN) INNs in other languages (French, Latin, and Spanish): Clozapina; Clozapinum; HF-1854; Klotsapiini; Klozapin; Klozapina; Klozapinas. Pharmacopoeias. In China, Europe, and US. European Pharmacopoeia, 6th ed. (Clozapine). A yellow crystalline powder. Practically…
Aripiprazole
Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, US Adopted Name, rINN) INNs in other languages (French, Latin, and Spanish): Anpiprazol; Anpiprazolum; OPC-31; OPC-14597. Adverse Effects, Treatment, and Precautions Although aripiprazole may share some of the adverse effects seen with the classical antipsychotics…
Psychotropic Drugs
Question. I’m a medical student who is trying to find out exactly what the term “psychotropic drugs” includes. Does it cover marijuana and other street drugs, or is it only for mood-altering drugs (developed by pharmaceutical companies) without euphoric effects?…
Desyrel 50 mg, 100 mg Capsules
Trazodone hydrochloride 1. What is in Desyrel Capsules? 2. What is your medicine used for? 3. Before you take Desyrel Capsules 4. How to take Desyrel Capsules 5. Possible side effects 1. What is in Desyrel Capsules? Your doctor has…
Smoking Patients and Psychotropic Medications
Question. I am an R.N. at a state hospital. It has been declared a “smoke-free” environment, except for out on grounds. Many patients are smokers who will never be allowed on grounds, and so they can’t smoke. Since the rule…