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
Abilify
Generic
Aripiprazole
Abilify
classification
Atypical antipsychotics
Abilify
IFU
Schizophrenia
Geodon
Generic
Ziprasidone
Abilify
Quick facts
Treats schizopohrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old
- Used alone or with a mood stabilizer to treat bipolar 1 disorder
Geodon
Classification
Antypical antipsychotics
Geodon
IFU
Schizophrenia
Geodon
quick fact
- Treats manic symptoms of bipolar disorder
Risperdal
Generic
Risperidone
Risperdal
Classification
Antypical antipsychotics
Risperdal
IFU
Schizophrenia
Risperdal
Quick facts
- Treats schizopohrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old
- Treat symptoms of bipolar disorder
Seroquel
generic
Quetiapine
Seroquel
Classification
Antypical antipsychotics
Seroquel
IFU
Schizophrenia
Seroquel
Quick facts
- Treats schizopohrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old
- Can be used with other things to treat episodes of mania or depression
Zyprexa
Generic
Olanzapine
Zyprexa
Classification
Antypical antipsychotics
Zyprexa
IFU
Schizophrenia/Bipolar disorder
Zyprexa
Quick facts
- Treat psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults and children at least 13 years old