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phenobarbital

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secondary treatment for status epilepticus

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norepinephrine

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vasopressor that maintains blood pressure (SCI)

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warfarin

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stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation

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clopidrogrel

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antiplatelet drug that prevents further clot formation after stabilization after stroke

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phosphenytoin

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secondary treatment for status epilepticus

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divalproex (2)

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antiseizure medication for tension headache and migraine prevention
primary drug to treat tonic-clonic and focal onset seizures

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labetalol

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key antihypertensive for strokes (IV)

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siponimod

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for relapsing MS; prevent lymphocytes from reaching CNS and causing damage

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recombinant tPA

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reestablishes blood flow through blocked artery to prevent cell death

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apomorphine

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for episodes of hypomobility with Parkinson’s disease

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beta interferon

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immunomodulator drug that modifies MS disease progression and prevents relapses

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baclofen

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antispasmodic for MS

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propranolol

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migraine prevention

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14
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levodopa with carbidopa

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primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease

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ocrelizumab

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IV monoclonal antibodies for more active and aggressive forms of MS

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alemtuzumab

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IV monoclonal antibodies for more active and aggressive forms of MS

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anticholinergics

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treat Parkinson’s disease by decreasing activity of acetylcholine

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phenytoin (2)

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primary drug to treat tonic-clonic and focal onset seizures
secondary treatment for status epilepticus

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CGRP antagonists

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migraine prevention

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methylprednisolone (2)

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MS treatment
SCI treatment

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carbamazepine

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primary drug to treat tonic-clonic and focal onset seizures

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ponesimod

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for relapsing MS; prevent lymphocytes from reaching CNS and causing damage

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diazepam

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initial treatment for status epilepticus (IV)

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fingolimod

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for relapsing MS; prevent lymphocytes from reaching CNS and causing damage

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mannitol

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osmotic diuretic that decreases ICP and intraocular pressure (IV)

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phenylephrine

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vasopressor that maintains blood pressure (SCI)

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midodrine

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vasopressor that maintains blood pressure (SCI)

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natalizumab

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IV monoclonal antibodies for more active and aggressive forms of MS

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muscle relaxants

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tension headache prevention

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tricyclic antidepressants

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tension headache prevention

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fludrocortisone

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vasopressor that maintains blood pressure (SCI)

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teriflunomide

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for relapsing MS; immunomodulatory agent with anti-inflammatory properties

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MAO-B inhibitors

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treat Parkinson’s disease by increasing dopamine levels and prolonging half-life of levodopa

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combination carbidopa, levodopa, entacapone

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for off episodes of Parkinson’s disease

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dipyridamole

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antiplatelet drug that prevents further clot formation after stabilization after stroke

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NSAIDs

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symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate tension headaches or migraines (alone or combined with caffeine, sedative, or muscle relaxant)

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valproic acid

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not effective in treating SE or primary seizure because takes many doses to become effective

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atropine

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maintains HR with SCI

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aspirin (2)

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stroke prevention
symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate tension headaches or migraines (alone or combined with caffeine, sedative, or muscle relaxant)

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triptans

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first line therapy for symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe migraines and cluster headaches

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IV immunoglobulin G

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MS treatment if corticosteroids don’t work

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dopamine

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vasopressor that maintains blood pressure (SCI)

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valproate

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antiseizure medication for tension headache and migraine prevention

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acetaminophen

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symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate tension headaches (alone or combined with caffeine, sedative, or muscle relaxant)

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dimethyl fumarate

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IV monoclonal antibodies for more active and aggressive forms of MS

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topiramate

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antiseizure medication for tension headache and migraine prevention

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Botox (2)

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migraine prevention
MS: paralyzes area below injection

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levetiracetam

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not effective in treating SE or primary seizure because takes many doses to become effective

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glatiramer acetate

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immunomodulator drug that modifies MS disease progression and prevents relapses (SQ)

50
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corticosteroids (2)

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ICP: anti-inflammatory and vasogenic effects
MS: acute exacerbations, reduces edema and acute inflammation at site of demyelination

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ticlopidine

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antiplatelet drug that prevents further clot formation after stabilization after stroke

52
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lorazepam

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initial treatment for status epilepticus (IV)

53
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amantadine

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treats Parkinson’s disease by increasing dopamine release and blocking reuptake

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