drug list #6 Flashcards
Mirapex Generic
Pramipexole
Mirapex classification
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent
Mirapex IFU
Parkinson’s disease
Mirapex quick facts
can cause sleepiness/sleep
Requip Generic
Ropinirole
Requip Classification
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent
Requip IFU
parkinson’s disease
Requip Quick facts
sudden sleep
Provigil Generic
modafinil
Provigil Classification
CNS stimulant
Provigil IFU
sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder
Provigil Quick facts
angina, liver and kidney disease
Depakote ER Generic
Divalproex sodium
Depakote ER classification
Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants
Depakote ER IFU
Seizures in people with epilepsy
Depakote ER Quick facts
can cause liver failure, don’t use w/liver disease
Dilantin Generic
phenytoin
Dilantin Classification
Group I antiarrhythmics, Hydantoin anticonvulsants
Dilantin IFU
epilepsy
Dilantin Quick facts
phenytoin allergy
Keppra Generic
levetiracetam
Keppra classification
Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants
Keppra IFU
epileptic seizures
Keppra quick facts
carry id card stating that you use it
Lamictal Generic
lamotrigine
Lamictal Classification
Triazine anticonvulsants
Lamictal IFU
seizures and bipolar personality disorder
Lamictal Quick facts
can cause severe/life threatening skin rash
Topamax Generic
topiramate
Topamax Classification
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants
Topamax IFU
seizures, prevents migraines
Topamax Quick facts
suicidal thoughts
Trileptal Generic
excarbazepine
Trileptal Classification
Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants
Trileptal IFU
partial seizures
Trileptal Quick facts
can cause serious rash, infection, fever, swollen glands
Lyrica Generic
pregabalin
Lyrica Classification
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Lyrica IFU
seizures, nerve pain, herpes zoster, fibromyalgia,
Lyrica Quick facts
can cause severe allergic reaction
Neurontin Generic
gabapentin
Neurontin Classification
Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
Neurontin IFU
seizures, nerve pain caused by herpes virus
Neurontin Quick facts
can cause life threatening breathing problems