drug list 5 Flashcards
Ambien
generic
Zolpidem
Ambien
Classification
Mis. anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics/Gamma-aminobutyric
Ambien
IFU
Insomnia
Ambien
Quick facts
- Immediate release tablet (1st layer: helps you to fall asleep, 2nd layer: helps you stay asleep)
- Avoid alcohol
Lunesta
Generic
Eszopiclone
Lunesta
Classification
Mis. anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics/ Nonbenzodia
Lunesta
IFU
Insomnia
Lunesta
quick facts
- Causes relaxation
- Be careful when driving or anything that requires you to be awake and alert
- Avoid alcohol
- Dont crush if taking ambian C5
Aricept
Generic
Donepezil
Aricept
Classification
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Aricept
IFU
Alzheimer’s disease
Aricept
Quick facts
Improves attention, memory, behavior, and daily activities in dementia pts.
- Dont crush if taking 23mg
Namenda
generic
Memantine
Namenda
Classification
Misc. central nervous system agents/NMDA receptor agonist
Namenda
IFU
Alzheimer´s Disease
Namenda
Quick facts
- Treat mod to severe dementia
- Do not crush
Imitrex
Generic
Sumatriptan
Imitrex
Classification
Antimigrane agents
Imitrex
IFU
Migrane headache
Imitrex
Quick facts
Available as oral tablets, nasal spray, and as an injection
- Treat migranes in adults
- Will NOT prevent headaches
Relpax
Generic
Eletriptan
Relpax
Classification
Antimigrane agents
Relpax
IFU
Migrane headaches
Relpax
Quick facts
- Relpax only treats a headache that has already begun
- WIll NOT prevent headaches