Week 10: Nervous System 1 Flashcards
Generic: Atomoxetine
Brand: Strattera
Drug Class: Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Generic: Benztropine
Brand: Cogentin
Drug Class: Anticholinergic
Indications: Parkinson’s disease, Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms
Generic: Carbamazepine
Brand: Tegetrol, Equetro, Epitol, Carbatrol
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia
Generic: Carbidopa/Levodopa
Brand: Sinemet, Parcopa
Drug Class: Decarboxylase inhibitor/dopamine precursor
Indications: Parkinson’s disease
Generic: Dexmethylphenidate
Brand: Focalin
Drug Class: Stimulant
Indications: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Generic: Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
Brand: Adderall
Drug Class: Stimulant/stimulant
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy
Generic: Donepezil
Brand: Aricept
Drug Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease
Generic: Gabapentin
Brand: Neurontin, Gralise
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Seizure disorders, postherpetic neuralgia
Generic: Galantamine
Brand: Razadyne
Drug Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease
Generic: Lamotrigine
Brand: Lamictal
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders, bipolar disorder
Generic: Levetiracetam
Brand: Keppra
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders
Generic: Lisdexamfetamine
Brand: Vyvanse
Drug Class: Stimulant
Indications: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Generic: Lithium
Brand: Lithobid
Drug Class: antimanic agent
Indications: bipolar disorder
Generic: Memantine
Brand: Namenda
Drug Class: N-Methyl-D-Aspartate recepter antagonist
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease
Generic: Methylphenidate
Brand: Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate
Drug Class: stimulant
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy
Generic: Oxcarbazepine
Brand: Trileptal
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders
Generic: Phenobarbital
Brand: n/a
Drug Class: Barbiturate
Indications: seizure disorders, sedation
Generic: Phenytoin
Brand: Dilantin
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders
Generic: Pramipexole
Brand: Mirapex
Drug Class: Dopamine agent
Indications: Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome
Generic: Pregabalin
Brand: Lyrica
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders, fibromyalgia, Diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia
Generic: Rivastigmine
Brand: Exelon
Drug Class: Acetylcholineasterase inhibitor
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s-related dementia
Generic: Rizatriptan
Brand: Maxalt
Drug Class: Serotonin 5-HT1B1D receptor agonist
Indications: migraine
Generic: Ropinirole
Brand: Requip
Drug Class: Dopamine agonist
Indications: Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome
Generic: Selegiline
Brand: Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar
Drug Class: Monoamine oxidase type b inhibitor
Indications: parkinson’s disease, depression
Generic: Sumatriptan
Brand: Imitrex
Drug Class: Serotonin 5-HT1B1D receptor agonist
Indications: migraine, cluster headache
Generic: Topiramate
Brand: Topamax
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders, migraine prophylaxis
Generic: Valproic acid, Divalproex sodium
Brand: Depakene, Depakote
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis
Generic: Varenicline
Brand: Chantix
Drug Class: Partial nicotinic agonist
Indications: smoking cessation
Generic: Zolmitriptan
Brand: Zomig
Drug Class: Serotonin 5-HT1B1D receptor agonist
Indications: migraine
