Atypical
Antidepressant
Z
Trazodone Z
Z
Bupropion SR, XL
Brand: Wellbutrin
KEY WORD
Avoid ETOH
& other sedatives
Indication:
Depression & aid to stop smoking
Depression & Sleep aid
Side Effects & Memory Trick:
Side Effects:
Sleepy and sedated
Insomnia, HA, weight loss
TraZZZadone TRANCEadone
Z
Z Z
• Avoid ETOH & other sedatives
(benzos, antihistamines)
Antihistamine
KEY POINT
XL, SR pill
• Take at night NEVER crush, chew, cut
• Orthostatic hypotension = NORMAL
Teach: Slow position changes
HIGH
LOW
• Never ‘’double up’’ on missed
dose
• Rare: Priapism (erection)
Teach: Erection that lasts for hours - • Do not crush XR - extended
go to hospital! release or SR - Sustained release
Notes
Antidepressant
Z
Trazodone Z
Z
Bupropion SR, XL
Brand: Wellbutrin
KEY WORD
Avoid ETOH
& other sedatives
Indication:
Depression & aid to stop smoking
Depression & Sleep aid
Side Effects & Memory Trick:
Side Effects:
Sleepy and sedated
Insomnia, HA, weight loss
TraZZZadone TRANCEadone
Z
Z Z
• Avoid ETOH & other sedatives
(benzos, antihistamines)
Antihistamine
KEY POINT
XL, SR pill
• Take at night NEVER crush, chew, cut
• Orthostatic hypotension = NORMAL
Teach: Slow position changes
HIGH
LOW
• Never ‘’double up’’ on missed
dose
• Rare: Priapism (erection)
Teach: Erection that lasts for hours - • Do not crush XR - extended
go to hospital! release or SR - Sustained release
Notes
