Cafer's Psychopharmacology PDF download
A smaller book, Cafer's Antipsychotics, is available for free download at cafermed.com
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Jason Cafer MD
- 2 days ago
- 9 min
New antidepressant gepirone (EXXUA) compared to buspirone (BUSPAR)
Comparison of gepirone (Exxua) and Buspirone (Buspar) with mnemonic mascots and ballicules explaining mechanism of action - psychopharm book
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Jason Cafer MD
- Sep 3
- 1 min
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Interaction of the week: Lamotrigine (Lamictal) + Valproate (Depakote)
Lamotrigine + Valproate interaction Valproate (divalproex / valproic acid) doubles serum levels of lamotrigine by inHibiting UGT enzymes....
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Donepezil (ARICEPT) mascot
Medical mnemonics for donepezil (Aricept) including drug-drug interactions
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 18
- 5 min
Interaction of the week: Allergy to tramadol + Allergy to codeine
A patient with documented allergies to tramadol and codeine is likely a CYP2D6 poor metabolizer (10% of population). This one is not a...
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Omeprazole (Prilosec) mnemonics, interactions and risk of dementia
Medical mnemonics for omeprazole
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 11
- 1 min
Interaction of the week: Olanzapine (Zyprexa) + Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Pharmacokinetic Interaction Carbamazepine may decrease the serum concentration of olanzapine by about 50% (25%-71%) by inDuction of...
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 8
- 16 min
Understanding Alpha-2 Agonists: mascots and ballicules for NE, clonidine, dexmedetomidine, etc.
Norepinephrine – endogenous neurotransmitter, α1 > α2 > β receptor agonist Clonidine – imidazoline > α2 receptor agonist Guanfacine –...
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Oral zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) approved for postpartum depression
zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) compared to brexanolone (ZULRESSO) for treatment of postpartum depression, mnemonic mascots
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Jason Cafer MD
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Interaction of the week: Mirtazapine (Remeron) + Clonidine
Explanation of the interaction between mirtazapine (Remeron) and clonidine (Catapres)
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Jason Cafer MD
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Interaction of the week: Atomoxetine (Strattera) + Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Atomoxetine (Strattera) + Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is a treacherous ADHD combo. I don't prescribe these two together, but it may be...
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Jason Cafer MD
- Jul 22
- 1 min
Is this LAI antipsychotic (e.g., Uzedy) an aripiprazole, risperidone or paliperidone product?
Aristada, Asimtufii, Consta, Hafyera, Initio, Maintena, Perseris, Rykindo, Sustenna, Trinza, Uzedy—which are which? Here are my...
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Jason Cafer MD
- Jun 11
- 3 min
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
- 5 min
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 23
- 1 min
The 2 most dangerous lithium interactions
Thiazide diuretics and NSAIDS have the greatest potential to increase lithium concentrations.
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Jason Cafer MD
- Mar 22
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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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