Drug List 5-6 Flashcards
Ambien®
Generic Name: Zolpidem
Drug Class: Sedative (Hypnotic)
Indication: Treats insomnia (affects chemicals in brain that may be unbalanced) C IV
Lunesta®
Generic: Eszopiclone
Drug Class: Sedative/Hypnotic
Indication: Insomnia C-IV
Aricept®
Generic: Donepezil
Drug Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Indication: Mild to Moderate Dementia Caused by Alzheimers
Namenda®
Generic Name: Memantine
Drug Class: Misc CNS Agent
Indication: Alzheimer’s (prolongs disease)
Imitrex®
Generic: Sumatriptan
Drug Class: Triptan Sulfa Drug
Indication: Migraine Headaches
Relpax®
Generic: Eletriptan
Drug Class: Headache Medicine
Indication: Migraine Headaches
Abilify®
Generic Name: Aripiprazole
Drug Class: Antipsychotic
Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder)
Geodon®
Generic: Ziprasidone
Drug Class: Atypical Antipsychotic
Indication: Schizophrenia
Risperdal®
Generic: Risperidone
Drug Class: Atypical Antipsychotic
Indication: Schizophrenia, Irritability in Autistic Children and Bipolar Disorder Treats symptoms, not disease
Seroquel®
Generic Name: Quetiapine Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)
Zyprexa®
Generic: Olanzapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic
Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Mirapex®
Generic: Pramipexole
Drug Class: Dopamine Agonists
Indication: Parkinson’s Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome
Requip®
Generic: Ropinirole
Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson’s Agent
Indication: Parkinson Symptoms
Provigil®
Generic: Modafinil
Drug Class: CNS Stimulant
Indication: Narcolepsy, Promotes Wakefulness
Depakote® ER
Generic: Divalproex
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures