Alprazolam is a medication that belongs to the benzodiazepine class. It is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and certain types of depression. Alprazolam works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.
Psychotropic drugs
Clomethiazole
Clomethiazole has sedative and hypnotic properties, meaning that it can induce a state of calmness and sleepiness. Clomethiazole was historically used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms and to prevent or treat seizures associated with alcohol withdrawal.
Mesoridazine
A white to pale yellowish powder having not more than a faint odour. Soluble 1 in 1 of water, 1 in 11 of alcohol, 1 in 3 of chloroform, and 1 in 6300 of ether freely soluble in methyl alcohol. pH of a freshly prepared 1 in 100 solution is between 4.2 and 5.7.
Aripiprazole
Although aripiprazole may share some of the adverse effects seen with the classical antipsychotics (see Chlorpromazine), the incidence and severity of such effects may vary. Common adverse effects with aripiprazole include gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, headache, anxiety, insomnia, lightheadedness, and drowsiness. Weight gain has been reported however, this appears to be slight.
Desyrel 50 mg, 100 mg Capsules
What is your medicine used for? Your doctor has prescribed Desyrel Capsules. Desyrel 50mg Capsules: Each hard capsule contains 50 mg trazodone hydrochloride as active ingredient.
Smoking Patients and Psychotropic Medications
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.
Pharmacotherapy for Schizophrenia
My question involves the combining of two psychotropic agents. I am unclear why it is done and why it works.
Explanation of Psychotropic Meds
I’m a school nurse at a special education school for kids with psychiatric and behavioral disorders who are a danger to themselves or others. I give lots of psychotropic meds to kids at school. This year, I’d like to provide some information for teachers and other school staff about the meds our kids are taking.
Amobarbital
The following terms have been used as ‘street names’ or slang names for various forms of amobarbital: Amys; Birds; Blue; Blue angels; Blue birds; Blue bullets; Blue clouds; Blue devils; Blue dolls; Blue heaven; Blue heavens; Blues. Very slightly soluble in water freely soluble in alcohol soluble in dichloromethane. Forms water-soluble compounds with alkali hydroxides and carbonates and with ammonia.
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Freely soluble in water and in methyl alcohol practically insoluble in acetone. Very soluble in water sparingly soluble in alcohol and in ace-tonitrile freely soluble in dichloromethane and in methyl alcohol very slightly soluble in ethyl acetate practically insoluble in hexanes.
Cloral Hydrate
Colourless, transparent crystals. Very soluble in water freely soluble in alcohol.