Psych/Neuro drugs Flashcards
Paroxetine
SSRI
Methamphetamine
CNS stimulant
Tetracaine
Ester local anesthetic
PCP
Non-addicting drug of abuse
MDMA
“Other” drug of abuse
Entacapone
COMT inhibitor
Parkinson’s
Zaleplon
Z drug
Lidocaine
Amide local anesthetic
Buproprion
Antidepressant
Inhibits DA reuptake
Nicotine addiction therapy
Ropivacaine
Amide local anesthetic
Tolcapone
COMT inhibitor
Parkinson’s
Tramadol
Weak-to-moderate opioid agonist
Benzocaine
Ester local anesthetic
Alprazolam
Intermediate acting Benzodiazepine
Vigabatrin
Anticonvulsant
Partial and generalized tonic-clinic seizures
Topiramate
Anticonvulsant
Partial and generalized tonic-clinic seizures
Marijuana
“Other” drug of abuse
Gabapentin
Anticonvulsant
Partial and generalized tonic-clinic seizures
Mood stabilizer
Eszopiclone
Z drug
Fluphenazine
Classical Antipsychotic
Donepezil
Cholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s drug
Fosphenytoin
Anticonvulsant
Partial and generalized tonic-clinic seizures
Escitalopram
SSRI
All barbiturates except thiopental end in
-obarbital
Clozapine
Atypical Antipsychotic
Pentazocine/naloxone
Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
Etidocaine
Amide local anesthetic
Tizanidine
Muscle relaxant
Centrally acting alpha 2 receptor agonist
Suvorexant
Sedative hypnotic
antagonist at orexin receptors
Prilocaine
Amide local anesthetic
Codeine
Weak-to-moderate opioid agonist
Antitussive
Procaine
Ester local anesthetic
Phenobarbital
Barbiturate
Anticonvulsant partial and generalized tonic-clinic seizures
Baclofen
GABA-mimetic muscle relaxant
Centrally acting
Valproic acid
Anticonvulsant
Absence seizures
Buspirone
Sedative hypnotic
5-HT1a receptor effects
Oxycodone
Moderate-to-strong opioid agonist
Fentanyl
Strong opioid agonist
Bupivacaine
Amide local anesthetic
Chlorpromazine
Classical Antipsychotic
COMT inhibitors end in
-capone
Galantamine
Cholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s drug
Psilocybin
Non-addicting drug of abuse
Flurazepam
Long acting Benzodiazepine
Triazolam
Benzodiazepine
Atomoxetine
Antidepressant
Inhibitor of NE reuptake
GHB
Non-addicting drug of abuse
All benzodiazepines except chlordiazepoxide end in
-zepam
or
-zolam
Carbamzepine
Anticonvulsant
Partial and generalized tonic-clinic seizures
Zolpidem
Z drug
Safinamide
MAO B Inhibitor
Antidepressant
Parkinson’s
Desmethyldeizepam
Diazepam metabolite which is converted to oxazepam
Fluoxetine
SSRI
Loperamide
Antidiarrheal opioid agonist
Midazolam
Very short acting Benzodiazepine
Citalopram
SSRI