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Drugs 176-200
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Pharmacology
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04/15/2011

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Term
Diazepam
Definition
Valium

Anti-anxiety agent/GABA facilitator

Management of anxiety, alcoholism withdrawal

note: long t1/2 in elderly
Term
Lorazepam
Definition
Ativan

Anti-anxiety/GABA facilitator of inhibitory

Schedule IV

Management of anxiety

avoid alcohol, do not operate heavy mushineery
Term
Buspirone
Definition
Buspar

anti-anxiety agent/

indicated for anxiety

note: ONLY non-controlled anti-anxiety, do not take with MAOI's (increases BP), Grapefruit may increase, unlike other anti-anxiety meds that have immediate effect, this takes a couple of weeks to take effect
Term
Clonazepam
Definition
Klonopin

Antiepileptic agent

Indicated for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (form of epilepsy); akinetic and myoclonic seizures

not used for anxiety like other benzodiazepines unless pt. has failed on all other anti-anxieties
Term
Temazepam
Definition
Restoril

Sedative

Indicated for short term insomnia, nocturnal awakenings,

short term treatment (7-10 days)
Term
Zolpidem
Definition
Ambien and Ambien CR

Sedative

Short term treatment of insomnia

take only when you can sleep 7-8 hours
Term
Eszopiclone
Definition
Lunesta

Cyclopyrrolopyrazine/Pyrrolopyrazine
derivative

sedative
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
Luminal Na

Sedative/Barbiturate

Indications: anti-epileptic, sedation, and hypnosis
Term
Levitiracetam
Definition
Keppra

Anticonvulsant

Indicated: Partial onset seizures
Term
Oxcarbazepine
Definition
Trileptal

Anticonvulsant/Antiepileptic

I: Partial seizures, epilepsy

hyponatremia and serious skin rxns (Steve Johnson syndrome) can occur
Term
Carbamazepine
Definition
Tegretol, Tegretol XR

Misc. CNS Agent/ Anticonvulsant

I: seizures; trigeminal neuralgia pain

blackbox warning: aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis

no alcohol
Term
Gabapentin
Definition
Neurontin

Anticonvulsant/Antineuralgic (subclass unknown)

Partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia
Term
Topiramate
Definition
Topamax

CNS Agent/Antiepileptic

Partial Onset or Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures; migraines

do not take with alcohol
Term
Divalproex Na
Definition
Depakote ER

Antiepileptic/antipsychotic

seizures, bipolar mania/mixed episodes, migraine prevention

teratogenic, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis
Term
Lamotrigine
Definition
Lamictal (& XR)

CNS Agent/ Antiepileptic

Partial seizures, generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Term
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
Definition
Dilantin, Kapseals

Antiepileptic/Na channel stabilizer

Control & prevent seizures

closely monitor blood glucose (it elevates w/ this drug), can causes gingival hyperplasia (risk of gum infections) MUST floss more often
Term
Pregabalin
Definition
Lyrica

CNS Agent/Anticonvulsant

Treatment of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and treatment of postherpetic neuralgia from Shingles
Term
Amphetamine with Dextroamphetamine Salts
Definition
Adderall (& XR)

ADHD
Term
Methylphenidate
Definition
Ritalin IR & ER

CNS agent for ADHD/CNS stimulant

ADHD in children 6 or older; Narcolepsy in adults
Term
Methylphenidate HCL ER
Definition
Concerta

CNS Agent for ADHD

Used for ADD
Term
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
Definition
Vyvanse CNS Stimulant/Amphetamine ADHD
Term
Atomoxetine
Definition
Strattera CNS agent for ADHD/Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ADD/ADHD treatment do not give with MAOI or albuterol (heart problems)
Term
Modafinil
Definition
Provigil

CNS stimulant/performance enhancer

Narcolepsy, Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
Term
Sumatriptan Succinate
Definition
Imitrex

Antimigrainous Agent/Selective Agonist

Migraines; cluster headaches

-does not reudce # of migraine attacks
Term
Carbidopa and Levodopa
Definition
Sinemet

Antiparkinson Agent

Treatment of symptoms of Parkinson's disease
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