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Medication mascots and conversion tables for all of the risperidone, paliperidone, and aripiprazole LAIs
Aristada, Asimtufii, Consta, Hafyera, Initio, Maintena, Perseris, Rykindo, Sustenna, Trinza, Uzedy—which are which? Here are my...
Jason Cafer MD
Jul 22, 20231 min read
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Riluzole (RILUTEK) for OCD
Mnemonic phrase: “Riled tech (with) Real uzi” Pronunciation: RIL yoo zole / RIL yoo tek Interactions: CYP1A2 substrate (tree) Year...
Jason Cafer MD
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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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.
Jason Cafer MD
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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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
Jason Cafer MD
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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The one-page Psychopharmacology Algorithms sheet I refer to on a daily basis
One page PDF, evidence-based medicine reference for psychopharmacology
Jason Cafer MD
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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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
Jason Cafer MD
Feb 26, 20233 min read
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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...
Jason Cafer MD
Feb 19, 20233 min read
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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
Jason Cafer MD
Feb 12, 20233 min read
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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...
Jason Cafer MD
Feb 5, 20232 min read
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"New" drug approval: Rykindo
The latest psychiatric medication to receive FDA approval is Rykindo, a long-acting injectible (LAI) of risperidone administered every 2...
Jason Cafer MD
Jan 30, 20231 min read
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FDA approves Psilocybin for depression (is anticipated)
Information about psilocybin, which is anticipated to be approved for treatment-resistant depression.
Jason Cafer MD
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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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)....
Jason Cafer MD
Jan 22, 20232 min read
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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...
Jason Cafer MD
Jan 17, 20235 min read
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Alzheimer's antibody Lecanemab (LEQEMBI)
LEQEMBI (lecanemab) compared to ADUHELM (aducanumab) for mild Alzheimer's disease
Jason Cafer MD
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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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...
Jason Cafer MD
Dec 18, 202213 min read
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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)...
Jason Cafer MD
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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Pregabalin (Lyrica) mascot
Pregabalin (LYRICA) Pronunciation: pre GAB a lin / LEER ik uh Mascot / Mnemonic phrase: “Preg gobblin’ Lyrics” Year approved: 2005 ❖...
Jason Cafer MD
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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XELSTRYM (dextroamphetamine transdermal)
Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system is the first and only available amphetamine patch, FDA-approved in March 2022 for...
Jason Cafer MD
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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Abilify MyCite
Aripiprazole tablets with sensor "Eyesight" Class: Second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) Year of release: 2018 Cost: $1,700 / mo...
Jason Cafer MD
Sep 25, 20222 min read
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Daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) for insomnia
Mnemonic mascot for daridorexant (Quviviq), a new DORA which will be released in 2022 for treatment of insomnia.
Jason Cafer MD
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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