CNS Drugs Flashcards
alprazolam
Xanax
alprazolam (Xanax) Strengths
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg
alprazolam (Xanax) Indication
Anxiety, Panic disorder
alprazolam (Xanax) Category
Benzodiazepine (BZD)
alprazolam (Xanax) Counsel
Ataxia, somnolence, amnesia (short term), loss of appetite, avoid with alcohol, take as directed - may cause dependence
clonazepam
Klonopin
clonazepam (Klonopin) Strengths
0.5, 1, 2 mg
clonazepam (Klonopin) Indication
Panic disorder, seizure
clonazepam (Klonopin) Category
Benzodiazepine (BZD)
clonazepam (Klonopin) Counsel
Ataxia, somnolence, amnesia (short term), avoid with alcohol, take as directed - may cause dependence
diazepam
Valium
diazepam (Valium) Strengths
2, 5, 10 mg
diazepam (Valium) Indication
Anxiety, Sedation, Seizure, Spasms
diazepam (Valium) Category
Benzodiazepine (BZD)
diazepam (Valium) Counsel
Ataxia, somnolence, respiratory depression, avoid with alcohol, take as directed - may cause dependence
lamotrigine
Lamictal
lamotrigine (Lamictal) Strengths
25, 100, 150, 200 mg
lamotrigine (Lamictal) Indication
Seizure, Bipolar Disorder
lamotrigine (Lamictal) Category
Anticonvulsant
lamotrigine (Lamictal) Counsel
N/V, insomnia, somnolence, rash, Stephens Johnson Syndrome (rare), blood dyscrasias (rare)
armodafinil
Nuvigil
armodafinil (Nuvigil) Strengths
50, 150, 250 mg
armodafinil (Nuvigil) Indication
Sleep apnea, narcolepsy,shift work sleep problems
armodafinil (Nuvigil) Category
CNS Stimulant
armodafinil (Nuvigil) Counsel
May become habit forming. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations
lorazepam
Ativan