Drug Names and Classes Flashcards
alprazolam
anxiolytic / sedative-hypnotic
benzodiazepine
moderate acting
amantadine
Parkinson’s
“other”
unknown mechanism
flu
amitriptyline
antidepressant
TCA
older
amoxapine
antidepressant
“other”
inhibits 5HT and NE reuptake + dopamine antagonist
psychotic depression
aripiprazole
antipsychotic
atypical, newer
D2 and 5HT1A partial agonist
5HT2A antagonist
benztropine
Parkinson’s
anticholinergic
early course
bromocriptine
Parkinson’s
dopamine agonist (D2)
add on therapy
bupropion
antidepressant
“other”
inhibits dopamine reuptake + NA and 5HT
anti-smoking
busiprone
sedative-hypnotic
insomnia
5HT agonist
carbamazepine
mood stabilizer
AED
carbidopa
Parkinson’s
dopamine replacement
blocks levodopa metabolism in periphery
chlordiazepoxide
anxiolytic / sedative-hypnotic
benzodiazepine
moderate acting
chlorpromazine
antipsychotic
typical (D2 antagonist)
citalopram
antidepressant
SSRI
clomipramine
antidepressant
TCA
newer, less side effects
clonazepam
anxiolytic / sedative-hypnotic
benzodiazepine
long acting
clozapine
antipsychotic
atypical, old
best drug
5HT > D2
diazepam
anxiolytic / sedative-hypnotic
benzodiazepine
very long acting
diphenhydramine
sedative-hypnotic
insomnia
H1 blocker
duloxetine
antidepressant
SNRI
entacapone
Parkinson’s
COMT inhibitor
escitalopram
antidepressant
SSRI
eszopiclone
non-benzo BZ receptor agonist
non selective agonist
flumazenil
anxiolytic / sedative-hypnotic
benzodiazepine antagonist
flunitrazepam
anxiolytic / sedative-hypnotic
benzodiazepine
roofies
fluoxetine
antidepressant
SSRI
CYP2D6
fluphenazine
antipsychotic
typical (D2 antagonist)
haloperidol
antipsychotic
typical (D2 antagonist)
hydroxyzine
sedative-hypnotic
insomnia
H1 blocker
lamotrigine
mood stabilizer
AED
levodopa
Parkinson’s
dopamine replacement