CNS Drugs Flashcards

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alprazolam

A

Xanax

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alprazolam (Xanax) Strengths

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0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg

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alprazolam (Xanax) Indication

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Anxiety, Panic disorder

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alprazolam (Xanax) Category

A

Benzodiazepine (BZD)

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alprazolam (Xanax) Counsel

A

Ataxia, somnolence, amnesia (short term), loss of appetite, avoid with alcohol, take as directed - may cause dependence

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clonazepam

A

Klonopin

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clonazepam (Klonopin) Strengths

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0.5, 1, 2 mg

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clonazepam (Klonopin) Indication

A

Panic disorder, seizure

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clonazepam (Klonopin) Category

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Benzodiazepine (BZD)

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clonazepam (Klonopin) Counsel

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Ataxia, somnolence, amnesia (short term), avoid with alcohol, take as directed - may cause dependence

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diazepam

A

Valium

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12
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diazepam (Valium) Strengths

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2, 5, 10 mg

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13
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diazepam (Valium) Indication

A

Anxiety, Sedation, Seizure, Spasms

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14
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diazepam (Valium) Category

A

Benzodiazepine (BZD)

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15
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diazepam (Valium) Counsel

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Ataxia, somnolence, respiratory depression, avoid with alcohol, take as directed - may cause dependence

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lamotrigine

A

Lamictal

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lamotrigine (Lamictal) Strengths

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25, 100, 150, 200 mg

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lamotrigine (Lamictal) Indication

A

Seizure, Bipolar Disorder

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19
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lamotrigine (Lamictal) Category

A

Anticonvulsant

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20
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lamotrigine (Lamictal) Counsel

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N/V, insomnia, somnolence, rash, Stephens Johnson Syndrome (rare), blood dyscrasias (rare)

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21
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armodafinil

A

Nuvigil

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armodafinil (Nuvigil) Strengths

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50, 150, 250 mg

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armodafinil (Nuvigil) Indication

A

Sleep apnea, narcolepsy,shift work sleep problems

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armodafinil (Nuvigil) Category

A

CNS Stimulant

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armodafinil (Nuvigil) Counsel

A

May become habit forming. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations

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26
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lorazepam

A

Ativan

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27
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lorazepam (Ativan) Strengths

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0.5, 1, 2 mg

28
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lorazepam (Ativan) Indication

A

Anxiety, Insomnia, Agitation

29
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lorazepam (Ativan) Category

A

Benzodiazepine (BZD)

30
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lorazepam (Ativan) Counsel

A

Somnolence, respiratory depression, avoid with alcohol, take as directed- may cause dependence

31
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modafinil

A

Provigil

32
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modafinil (Provigil) Strengths

A

100, 200 mg

33
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modafinil (Provigil) Indication

A

Narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder

34
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modafinil (Provigil) Category

A

Stimulant

35
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modafinil (Provigil) Counsel

A

HA, Nausea, nervousness, insomnia, take in the morning

36
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levetiracetam

A

Keppra

37
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levetiracetam (Keppra) Strengths

A

soln: 100mg/mL;
tablet: 250, 500, 750, 1000 mg;
XR: 500, 750 mg

38
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levetiracetam (Keppra) Indication

A

Seizure

39
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levetiracetam (Keppra) Category

A

Anticonvulsant

40
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levetiracetam (Keppra) Counsel

A

Behavioral symptoms, N/V, weakness, HA, somnolence, diarrhea, rash, suicidal thoughts

41
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sumatriptan

A

Imitrex

42
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sumatriptan (Imitrex) Strengths

A

25, 50, 100 mg

43
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sumatriptan (Imitrex) Indication

A

Migraine, Cluster Headache

44
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sumatriptan (Imitrex) Category

A

*Serotonin (5-HT) Agonist

44
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sumatriptan (Imitrex) Counsel

A

Dizziness, flushing, paresthesia, chest pain/tightness, take at first sign of migraine

45
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topiramate

A

Topamax

46
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topiramate (Topamax) Strengths

A

25, 50, 100, 200 mg

47
Q

topiramate (Topamax) Indication

A

Seizure and Migraine Prophylaxis and especially Braditis!

48
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topiramate (Topamax) Category

A

Anticonvulsant

49
Q

topiramate (Topamax) Counsel

A

Somnolence, dizziness, anorexia, abnormal vision, bitter taste- do not crush

50
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trazodone

A

Desyrel

51
Q

trazodone (Desyrel) Strengths

A

50, 100, 150, 300 mg

52
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trazodone (Desyrel) Indication

A

Depression

53
Q

trazodone (Desyrel) Category

A

Antidepressant - Atypical

54
Q

trazodone (Desyrel) Counsel

A

Dizziness, HA, sedation, xerostomia

55
Q

eszopliclone

A

Lunesta

56
Q

eszopliclone (Lunesta) Strengths

A

1, 2, 3 mg

57
Q

eszopliclone (Lunesta) Indication

A

Insomnia

58
Q

eszopliclone (Lunesta) Category

A

Hypnotic

59
Q

eszopliclone (Lunesta) Counsel

A

HA, unpleasant taste, somnolence, avoid taking with high-fat meal

60
Q

zolpidem

A

Ambien

61
Q

zolpidem (Ambien) Strengths

A

IR: 5, 10mg;
ER: 6.25, 12.5mg

62
Q

zolpidem (Ambien) Indication

A

Insomnia

63
Q

zolpidem (Ambien) Category

A

Hypnotic

64
Q

zolpidem (Ambien) Counsel

A

HA, somnolence, dizziness, sleep walking/eating, take right before bedtime

65
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Other Serotonin (5-HT) Agonists

A

almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), and zolmitriptan (Zomig)