APPENDIX: TESTABLE SPECIFIC DRUG NAMES

Note: In addition to the specific drug names below, students are still responsible for
knowing the general category of drug used to treat disorders (e.g., an SSRI for Premature
Ejaculation or for Bulimia Nervosa, etc.).
Depressive/Bipolar & Related Disorders
fluoxetine (or Prozac) -- SSRI
lithium mood stabiliser
Schizophrenia Spectrum & Other Psychotic Disorders
chlorpromazine typical antipsychotic
haloperidol typical antipsychotic
clozaril atypical antipsychotic
olanzapine atypical antipsychotic
risperidone atypical antipsychotic
Sleep Disorders:
sodium oxybate (or Xyrem) treats somnolence and cataplexy in narcolepsy
modafinil (Provigil) keeps you awake
Substance Use Disorders
acamprosate - NMDA receptor blocker to reduce alcohol craving by decreasing uncomfortable
feelings associated with protracted abstinence
disulfiram (or Antabuse) alcohol abuse treatment (aversion therapy)

buprenorphine - schedule III for opioid withdrawal replacement therapy

Methadone replacement therapy for opioid
naloxone (or Narcan) opioid overdose treatment short-acting opioid receptor antagonist
naltrexone (Revia) long-acting opioid receptor antagonist; also used for alcohol abuse
treatment
heroin opioid miosis, respiratory depression, euphoria and drowsiness, dysphoria
cocaine stimulant (euphoria, grandiosity, psychomotor acceleration and stereotypies, paranoia
and hallucinations, elevated heart rate and BP, mydriasis, seizures, appetite loss and insomnia)
short half-life
MDMA (or Ecstasy) Stimulant/amphetamine euphoria, grandiosity, psychomotor
acceleration, stereotypies, paranoia and hallucination, elevated HR and BP, appetite loss, and
insomnia, mydriasis, seizures common things look more interesting, empathogenesis
methylphenidate (or Ritalin) Stimulant/ amphetamine-like drug
Methamphetamine like MDMA and cocaine, but lasts for 12+ hours
LSD classic hallucinogen most potent, visual hallucinations, mydriasis, flashback
perceptual experiences, intensifications of colour
cannabis (e.g., marijuana) hallucinogens/ distortions perceptual distotions, conjunctival
injection, increased appetite, dry mouth
phencyclidine (or PCP) dissociative anaesthetic like ketamine **hyperacusis
ketamine hallucinogens/ dissociative anaesthetics depersonalization; mind-calming,
sympathomimetic effects, agitation, belligerence, confusion, impulsitivity and unpredictability,

B. Kirkby: Goals & Objectives

nystagmus, ataxia, muscle rigidity, seizures, coma, decreased responsiveness to pain

buproprion (zyban) - nicotine use withdrawal

varenicline (Chantix) treatment of nicotine use disorder

Sexual Disorders
medroxyprogesterone acetate (or Depo-provera) chemical castration
Neurocognitive Disorders
donepezil Alzheimers -- anticholinesterase
rivastigmine Alzheimers -- anticholinesterase
galantamine Alzheimers -- anticholinesterase
memantine Alzheimers NMDA receptor blocker

B. Kirkby: Goals & Objectives