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Midwestern University 2010-2011
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Pharmacology
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05/18/2011

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Term
escitalopram
Definition
Lexapro
SSRI 5HT reuptake inhibitor
anxiety, depression
Term
sertraline
Definition
Zoloft
SSRI 5HT reuptake inhibitor
OCD, depression, PTSD
Term
paroxetine
Definition
Paxil
SSRI 5HT reuptake inhibitor
OCD, depression, PTSD
Term
fluoxetine
Definition
Prozac
SSRI 5HT reuptake inhibitor
OCD, depression, PTSD
Term
bupropion
Definition
Wellbutrin XL
DA and NE reuptake inhibitor
depression, smoking cessation
Term
trazodone
Definition
Desyrel
5HT reuptake inhibitor
depression
Term
duloxetine
Definition
Cymbalta
SNRI
depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy
Term
citalopram~
Definition
Celexa
SSRI
depression
~increased suicidal thoughts/behaviors
Term
venlafaxine~
Definition
Effexor
SNRI
depression, anxiety, panic disorder
~increased suicidal thoughts/behaviors
Term
amitriptyline~
Definition
Elavil
TCA/SNRI
depression
~increased risk of suicidal thoughts/behaviors in children, adolescents, young adults
Term
quetiapine~
Definition
Seroquel
2nd gen antipsychotic D2 antagonist
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
~elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis are at increased risk of death
Term
olanzapine~
Definition
Zyprexa
2nd gen antipsychotic D2 antagonist
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
~elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis are at increased risk of death
Term
aripiprazole~
Definition
Abilify
2nd gen antipsychotic partial D2/HT1A agonist
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression
~elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis are at an increased risk of death. antidepressants increase risk of suicidal thoughts/behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults
Term
risperidone~
Definition
Risperdol
2nd gen antipsychotic D2 antagonist
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
~elderly patients with demetia-related psychosis are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo
Term
lorazepam
Definition
Ativan
GABA agonist
anxiety, insomnia, pre-surgery, epilepsy
Term
diazepam
Definition
Valium
GABA agonist
sedation, seizures, muscle spasms
Term
alprazolam
Definition
Xanax
GABA agonist
anxiety, panic disorder
Term
temazepam
Definition
Restoril
GABA agonist
insomnia
Term
clonazepam
Definition
Klonopin
GABA agonist
panic disorder, seizures
Term
zolpidem*
Definition
Ambien
GABA agonist
insomnia
*take immediately prior to bedtime
Term
eszopiclone
Definition
Lunesta
GABA agonist
insomnia
Term
ropinirole
Definition
Requip
DA agonist
Parkinson's, RLS
Term
methylphenidate
Definition
Concerta
NE and DA reuptake inhibitor
ADHD
Term
amphetamine
Definition
Adderall XR
NE and DA reuptake inhibitor
ADHD
Term
gabapentin*
Definition
Neurontin
unknown
seizures, post herpetic neuralgia
*other "off-label" indications include peripheral neuropathy, RLS, ADD, migraines
Term
lamotrigine
Definition
Lamictal
unknown
seizures (tonic-clonic, partial, LG)
Term
pregabalin
Definition
Lyrica
GABA analog
partial seizures, fibromyalgia
Term
topiramate
Definition
Topamax
Na channel blocker, GABA agonist, glutamate antagonist
seizures, migraine prophylaxis
Term
divalproex (and ER)
Definition
Depakote (and ER) increases GABA migraines, bipolar disorder, epilepsy
Term
memantine
Definition
Namenda
NMDA antagonist
Alzheimer's
Term
donepezil
Definition
Aricept
AChE inhibitor
Alzheimer's
Term
varenicline*
Definition
Chantix
partial nicotinic agonist
smoking cessation
*0.5mg QD x 3 days, 0.5mg BID x 4 days, 1mg BID for 11 weeks
Term
monteleukast
Definition
Singulair
leukotriene antagonist
Asthma, rhinitis
Term
albuterol HFA
Definition
Proventil HFA
beta agonist
asthma
Term
fluticasone
Definition
Flovent HFA
glucocorticoid agonist
asthma, rhinitis
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol
Definition
Advair Diskus
glucocorticoid agonist and beta agonist
asthma, COPD
Term
ipratropium/albuterol
Definition
Combivent
anticholinergic/beta agonist
COPD
Term
tiotropium
Definition
Spiriva
anticholinergic
COPD
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