Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
alprazolam
-azolam / antianxiety
Xanax
-azolam / antianxiety
buspirone
antianxiety
Buspar
antianxiety
diazepam
-azepam / antianxiety
Valium
-azepam / antianxiety
lorazepam
-azepam / antianxiety
Ativan
-azepam / antianxiety
hydroxyzine
antianxiety
Vistaril
antianxiety
citalopram
antidepressant (SSRI)
Celexa
antidepressant (SSRI)
escitalopram
antidepressant (SSRI)
Lexapro
antidepressant (SSRI)
(pro upgrade of Celexa)
fluoxetine
-oxetine / antidepressant (SSRI)
Prozac
-oxetine / antidepressant (SSRI)
paroxetine
Paxil
sertraline
-traline / antidepressant (SSRI)
Zoloft
-traline / antidepressant (SSRI)
(think of Zoloft as “lofting” a depressed patient’s mood)
duloxetine
Cymbalta
venlafaxine
Effexor
amitriptyline
Elavil
nortriptyline
Pamelor
mirtazepine
Remeron
bupropion
Wellbutrin
trazodone
antidepressant and sedative
Desyrel
antidepressant and sedative
aripiprazole
Abilify
olanzapine
Zyprexa
quetiapine
Seroquil
risperidone
Risperdal
eszopiclone
anti-insomnia, sedative-hypnotics
Lunesta
anti-insomnia, sedative-hypnotics
temazepam
-azepam / anti-insomnia, sedative-hypnotics
Restoril
-azepam / anti-insomnia, sedative-hypnotics
zolpidem
-pidem / anti-insomnia, sedative-hypnotics
Ambien
-pidem / anti-insomnia, sedative-hypnotics
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderall
atomoxetine
Strattera
lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse
methylphenidate
Concerta
clonazepam
Klonopin
divalproex
Depakote
gabapentin
Neurontin
lamotrigine
Lamictal
levetiracetam
Keppra
phenytoin
Dilantin
pregabalin
Lyrica
topiramate
Topamax
benztropine
Cogentin
pramipexole
Mirapex
ropinirole
Requip
donepezil
Aricept
memantine
Namenda
carisoprodol
Soma
cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril
baclofen
Gablofen
methocarbamol
Robaxin
tizanidine
Zanaflex