Neurological and Psychotropic Flashcards
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Benzo; bends to GABA receptor to decrease excitability
Treats anxiety
Diazepam (Valium)
Benzo; decreases excitability
Treats anxiety, epilepsy
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Benzo; reduces excitability
Treats anxiety
Ambien (Zolpidem)
Z-drug; promotes sedation
Lunesta (Eszopiclone)
Z-drug; promotes sedation
Zoloft (Sertraline)
SSRI; increases serotonin by blocking reuptake
Treats anxiety, depression
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
SSRI, antidepressant; increases serotonin by blocking reuptake
Treats depression
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
SSRI, antidepressant; increases serotonin by blocking reuptake
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
SNRI; prolongs serotonin and norE to increase attention
Treats anxiety, depression
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
SNRI; prolongs serotonin and norE to increase attention
Treats anxiety, depression
Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Anticonvulsant; Modulates calcium channels to inhibit excitation
Treats anxiety, epilepsy, neuroplastic pain
Neurontin (Gabapentin)
Anticonvulsant; modulates calcium channels to inhibit excitation
Treats anxiety, epilepsy, neuroplastic pain
Lithobid (Lithium)
Anti-mania
Treats bipolar disorder
Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Anti-seizure; blocks sodium channels to decrease rapid neuron firing
Treats bipolar disorder, epilepsy
Depakote (Valproic)
Anti-seizure; blocks sodium channels to decrease rapid neuron firing
Treats bipolar disorder, epilepsy
Elavil (Amitriptyline)
Tricyclic
Treats depression
Luminol (Phenobarbital)
Barbiturate; increases GABA activity
Treats epilepsy
Haldol (Haloperidol)
1st generation anti-psychotic
Sinemet (Levadopa-Carbidopa)
Dopamine precursor
Treats Parkinson’s Disease
