SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Flashcards
Drugs are listed in schedule I because
no currently accepted medical use in treatment
in the United States
examples of substances listed in schedule I
heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), peyote, methaqualone, and 3,4-
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”)
Drugs are listed as schedule II Controlled Substances because
have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, and have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions.
Examples of schedule II narcotics include
morphine, codeine, and opium.
Other schedule II narcotic substances and their common name brand products include: any
combination products containing hydrocodone (Maxidone, Zydone, Vicodin, Lortab,
Vicoprofen, Reprexain), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), methadone (Dolophine), meperidine
(Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), and fentanyl (Sublimaze or Duragesic).
Examples of schedule II stimulants include
amphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall),
methamphetamine (Desoxyn), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Other schedule II substances include
cocaine, amobarbital, and
glutethimide.
Drugs are listed as Schedule III Controlled Substances because
they have a potential for abuse less than substances in
schedules I or II, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high
psychological dependence.
Examples of schedule III narcotics include
morphine combination products containing
not more than 50 milligrams of morphine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams, with one or more active, non-narcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts, and products containing not more than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit with an equal or greater quantity of an isoquinoline alkaloid of opium (Tylenol with codeine). Also included are buprenorphine products used to treat opioid addiction
Examples of schedule III non-narcotics include
benzphetamine (Didrex), phendimetrazine, ketamine, and anabolic steroids such as oxandrolone (Oxandrin)
Drugs are listed as a Schedule IV Controlled Substances because
they have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in schedule III, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States,
and abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to substances in schedule III.
An example of a schedule IV narcotic is
Tramadol (Ultram)
Other schedule IV substances include:
alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin),
clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), temazepam (Restoril), and triazolam (Halcion)
Drugs are listed as Schedule V Controlled Substances because
low potential for abuse relative to substances listed
in schedule IV, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to substances in schedule IV. They consist primarily of preparations containing
limited quantities of certain narcotics.
Examples of schedule V controlled substance are
include cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams (Robitussin AC and Phenergan with Codeine)
Schedule V drugs are generally used for
These are generally used for antitussive, antidiarrheal, and analgesic purposes
