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Week 11
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Pharmacology
Professional
11/07/2010

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Term
Lamotrigine
Definition
Lamictal, Lamictal XR
Antiepileptic
Serious life-threatening rashes have been reported. Rashes usually occur within first 2 weeks.
Term
Lorazepam
Definition
Ativan
Antianxiety
Hypersensitive to benzodiazepines or in patients with glaucoma
Term
Oxcarbazepine
Definition
Trileptal
Antiepileptic
Hypersensitive to oxcarbazepine. Stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have occured.
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
Generic only
Antiepileptic/Sedative
Hypersensitive to barbiturates
Term
Phenytoin
Definition
Dilantin, Kapseals
Antiepileptic
Hypersensitive to phenytoin or other hydantoins
Term
Pregabalin
Definition
Lyrica
Anticonvulsant/ Antineuralgic
Hypersensitive to pregablin or any components. Discontinue gradually.
Term
Temazepam
Definition
Restoril
Sedative
Hypersensitive to benzodiazepines. Caution w/ impaired renal or hepatic function, depression or nursing mothers
Term
Topiramate
Definition
Topomax
Antiepileptic
May cause hyperchloremic, non-anion gap, metabolic acidosis. descrease serum bicarbonate
Term
Zolpidem
Definition
Ambien, Ambien CR
Sedative
Hypersensitivity to zolpidem. Angioedema has been reported.
Term
Gabapentin
Definition
Neurontin
Anticonvulsant/ Antineuralgic
Do not discontinue abruptly
Term
Methylphenidate
Definition
Concerta
CNS Agent for ADHD
Contra in patients with anxiety, tension, agitation, glaucoma, motor tics, and fam history of Tourettes
Term
Modafinil
Definition
Provigil
Pseudosympathomimetic
Hypersensitivity to modafinil or armodafinil. Rashes and Stevens Johnson has been reported
Term
Amphetamine with Dextroamphetamine Salts
Definition
Adderall
CNS agent for ADHD
Contra in advanced arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, moderate hypertension, hyperthyroidism, agitated states, glaucoma and within 14 days of therapy with MAO inhibitors
Term
Atomoxetine
Definition
Strattera
CNS agent for ADHD
Contra within 14 days of MAO therapy and patients with narrow angle glaucoma and hypersen.to strattera components.
Term
Meclizine
Definition
Antivert
Antivertigo Agent
Hyper to meclizine. Caution with asthma, glaucoma, or enlarged prostate
Term
Alprazolam
Definition
Xanax
Antianxiety agent
Hyper to benzodiazepines and narrow angle glaucoma
Term
Buspirone
Definition
BuSpar
Antianxiety Agent
Caution with moderate to severly impaired haptic or renal function
Term
Carbamazepine
Definition
Tergretol, Carbatrol, Equetrol
Anticonvulsant
Hyper to carbamazepine or tricyclic compounds and patients w/ bone marrow depression
Term
Divalproex
Definition
Depakote
Anticonvulsant/Antipsychotic
Contra in haptic disease
Term
Levetiracetam
Definition
Keppra
Anticonvulsant
Hypersen to keppra Caution with impaired renal function
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