Riluzole (RILUTEK) for OCD
Mnemonic phrase: “Riled tech (with) Real uzi” Pronunciation: RIL yoo zole / RIL yoo tek Interactions: CYP1A2 substrate (tree) Year...
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Jason Cafer MD
Jun 1, 20235 min read
Brixadi vs Sublocade (buprenorphine SC LAIs) with mnemonics
Brixadi is the second (to Sublocade) long-acting injectable (LAI) of buprenorphine to be available in the US.
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Jason Cafer MD
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Visual mnemonics for the CGRP-opposing migraine medications
New medication mascots for "zooms", "noob" and (ge)"pants" migraine medications for remembering trade/generic name pairings
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Jason Cafer MD
Mar 19, 20232 min read
The one-page Psychopharmacology Algorithms sheet I refer to on a daily basis
One page PDF, evidence-based medicine reference for psychopharmacology
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Jason Cafer MD
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Allopurinol for bipolar mania / The brain on uric acid
New medication mascot for allopurinol, which can be used off-label as adjunctive treatment of bipolar mania
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Jason Cafer MD
Feb 19, 20233 min read
The Adderall Shortage: what to prescribe and how to convert doses
Contents: Bottom line: what to do Why the shortage and how long will it last? Comparing dextroamphetamine to levoamphetamine Why is pure...
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Jason Cafer MD
Feb 12, 20233 min read
Eyeball lithium levels and suicide / Why not 150 mg?
Lower micro-lithium levels appear to be associated with suicide. Why not prescribe lithium 150 mg for prevention of suicide and Alzheimer's
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Jason Cafer MD
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Never accelerate lamotrigine titration (and know the UGT interactions)
This post was inspired by the Carlat Podcast: Psychopharm Commandment 4: Lamotrigine Rash. When is it advisable to accelerate the...
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Jason Cafer MD
Jan 30, 20231 min read
"New" drug approval: Rykindo
The latest psychiatric medication to receive FDA approval is Rykindo, a long-acting injectible (LAI) of risperidone administered every 2...
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Jason Cafer MD
Jan 29, 20233 min read
FDA approves Psilocybin for depression (is anticipated)
Information about psilocybin, which is anticipated to be approved for treatment-resistant depression.
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Jason Cafer MD
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Tirzepatide (MOUNJARO) - potential for unprecedented weight loss
Today the PDF version of Cafer's Psychopharmacology was updated with four new medication mascots, including Tirzepatide (MOUNJARO)....
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Jason Cafer MD
Jan 17, 20235 min read
Meds used for ECT: Succinylcholine (ANECTINE)
Mnemonic: “A nectarine Sucks in a coal line" Pronunciation: suks in il KOE leen / an EK teen Class: Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking...
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Jason Cafer MD
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Alzheimer's antibody Lecanemab (LEQEMBI)
LEQEMBI (lecanemab) compared to ADUHELM (aducanumab) for mild Alzheimer's disease
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Jason Cafer MD
Dec 18, 202213 min read
Understanding and memorizing AUVELITY and related concepts
Auvelity is the latest medication approved for major depressive disorder. The manufacturer touts Auvelity: The first and only oral NMDA...
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Jason Cafer MD
Dec 11, 20221 min read
Rimegepant (NURTEC ODT) - new medication mascot
“Rhymin’ G pants are Nerd tech?” ri ME je pant / NUR tek Released in 2020 $900 - $1,300 / mo ❖ Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)...
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Jason Cafer MD
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Pregabalin (Lyrica) mascot
Pregabalin (LYRICA) Pronunciation: pre GAB a lin / LEER ik uh Mascot / Mnemonic phrase: “Preg gobblin’ Lyrics” Year approved: 2005 ❖...
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Jason Cafer MD
Oct 2, 20221 min read
XELSTRYM (dextroamphetamine transdermal)
Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system is the first and only available amphetamine patch, FDA-approved in March 2022 for...
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Jason Cafer MD
Sep 25, 20222 min read
Abilify MyCite
Aripiprazole tablets with sensor "Eyesight" Class: Second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) Year of release: 2018 Cost: $1,700 / mo...
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Jason Cafer MD
Feb 6, 20222 min read
Daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) for insomnia
Mnemonic mascot for daridorexant (Quviviq), a new DORA which will be released in 2022 for treatment of insomnia.
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Jason Cafer MD
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Cilostazol (PLETAL) for depression
Cilostazol (PLETAL) Pronounced: sye LOE sta zol / PLAY tal FDA-approved for: Intermittent claudication Used off-label for: Depression...
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