Top 200 Neurological drugs Flashcards
guafacine
Tenex, Intuiv
alpha 2 receptor agonist
hypertension, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD
2 hypertension
guafacine, clonidine
phentermine
CIV
Adipex-P, Lomaira
anti-obesity drugs
obesity
topiramate
Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR
anticonvulsant
partial seizures, tonic/clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis
6 anticonvulsants
gabapentin
topiramate
lamotrigene (anti-mania)
levetiracetam (pyrrolidine)
divalproex sodium
pregabalin (CV)
mirtazapine
Remeron, Remerson SolTab
antidepressant, tetracyclic
major depressive disorder
3 antidepressants
mirtazapine (tetracyclic)
nortriptyline, amitriptyline (tricyclic)
hydroxyzine
Atarax, Vistaril
antihistamine H1
anxiety, pruritus/urticaria, nausea/vomiting
meclizine
Antivert
antihistamines, 1st generation
vertigo, motion sickness
2 antihistamines
hydroxyzine (H1)
meclizine (1st generation)
quetiapine
Seroquel, Seroquel XR
antipsychotic, dibenzothiazepine atypical
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
aripiprazole
Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite
antipsychotics, 2nd generation
schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, major depressive disorder
risperidone
Risperdal, Risperdal Consta
antipsychotics, 2nd generation
schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder
2 antipsychotics, 2nd generation
aripiprazole
risperidone
2 antipsychotics, 2nd generation (thienobenzodiazepine)
oxcarbazepine
olanzapine
buspirone
BuSpar
anxiolytics, non-benzodiazepines
anxiety
temazepam
CIV
Restoril
benzodiazepines (BZDs), intermediate acting
insomnia
diazepam
CIV
Valium, Diastat
benzodiazepines (BZDs), long acting
seizure disorders, anxiety, sedation
2 benzodiazepines (BZDs), long acting
clonazepam (CIV)
diazepam (CIV)
alprazolam
CIV
Xanax, Xanax XR, Niravam (ODT)
benzodiazepines (BZDs), short acting
anxiety, panic disorder
2 Alzheimer dementia drugs
donepezil (cholinesterase inhibitor)
memantine (dementia/Alzheimer’s disease)
2 dopamine agonists/Parkinson disease, restless leg syndrome
ropinirole
pramipexole
zolpidem
CIV
Ambien, Ambien CR
insomnia (anxiolytic / hypnotic)
insomnia, short term
baclofen
Ozobax (solution)
muscle relaxant
spasticity, intractable hiccups
cyclobenzaprine
Amrix, Fexmid
muscle relaxant
muscle spasm, fibromyalgia
tizanidine
Zanaflex
muscle relaxants
spasticity
methocarbamol
Robaxin
muscle relaxants, centrally active
muscle spasms, tetanus
amphetamine + dextroamphetamine
CII
Adderall, Adderall XR
norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs), ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, narcolepsy
5 norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs)
bupropion
lisdexamfetamine (CII)
methylphenidate (CII)
dexmethylphenidate (CII)
amphetamine + dextroamphetamine (CII) (ADHD)
atomoxetine
Strattera
selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD
rizatriptan
Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT
selective serotonin agonist
migraine headache
citalopram
Celexa
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
major depressive disorder
fluoxetine
Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
sertraline
Zoloft
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder
duloxetine
Cymbalta
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
venlafaxine
Effexor, Effexor XR
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, panic disorder
3 serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
duloxetine
venlafaxine
desvenlafaxine