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PT204 Drugs
Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonians, Alzheimer's Drugs
Term | Definition |
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Tegretol, Tegretol XR (carbamazepine) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for partial or generalized seizures |
Klonopin (clonazepam) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for absence & myoclonic seizures |
Cerebyx (fosphenytoin) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant |
Dilantin (phenytoin) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for generalized or partial seizures & status epilepticus |
Zarontin (thosuximide) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for absence seizures only |
Depakene, Depakote DR, Depakote ER, Depacon (valproic acid / valproate) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant / Antimanic Agent For absence, partial, & generalized seizures, as well as for migraine prophylaxis & the treatment of bipolar disorder |
Neurontin (gabapentin) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
Lamictal (lamotrigine) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
Keppra (levetiracetam) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
Topamax (topiramate) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
Sinemet, Parcopa, Sinemet CR (carbidopa and levodopa) | Dopamine Replacement Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Parlodel (bromocriptine) | Dopamine Agonist Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Mirapex (pramipexole) | Dopamine Agonist Antiparkinsonian Drug & Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome |
Requip (ropinirole) | Dopamine Agnoist Antiparkinsonian Drug & Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome |
Cogentin (benztropine) | Anticholinergic used as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Artane (trihexyphenidyl) | Anticholinergic used as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Comtan (entacapone) | COMT Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Stalevo (entacapone with carbidopa / levodopa) | COMT Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Azilect (rasagiline) | MAO B Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Eldepryl, Zelapar (selegiline) | MAO B Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Symmetrel (amantadine) | Other Agent used as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
Aricept, Aricept ODT (donepezil) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
Exelon (rivastigmine) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
Cognex (tacrine) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
Razadyne, Razadyne ER (galantamine) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
Namenda, Namenda XR (memantine) | NMDA Receptor Antagonist for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
Cafcit (caffeine citrate) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
Adderall, Adderall XR (amphetamine mixtures / amphetamine salts) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Concerta, Daytrana Patches (methylphenidate) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
Provigil (modafinil) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
Strattera (atomoxetine) | Central Nervous System Non-Stimulant Drug |
Elavil (amitriptyline) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
Norpramin (desipramine) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
Sinequan (doxepin) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
Tofranil (imipramine) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
Pamelor (nortriptyline) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
Marplan (socarboxazid) | MAOI Antidepressant |
Nardil (phenelzine) | MAOI Antidepressant |
Parnate (tranylcypromine) | MAOI Antidepressant |
Celexa (citalopram) | SSRI Antidepressant |
Lexapro (escitalopram) | SSRI Antidepressant |
Prozac (fluoxetine) | SSRI Antidepressant |
Paxil, Paxil CR (paroxetine) | SSRI Antidepressant |
Zoloft (sertraline) | SSRI Antidepressant |
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) | SNRI Antidepressant |
Cymbalta (duloxetine) | SNRI Antidepressant |
Effexor, Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | SNRI Antidepressant |
Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
Remeron (mirtazapine) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
Desyrel (trazodone) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
Lithobid, Eskalith (lithium) | Antimanic Agent |
Tegretol, Tegretol XR (carbamazepine) | Antimanic Agent |
Symbyax (olanzapine / fluoxetine) | Antimanic Agent |
Xanax, Xanax XR (alprazolam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
Librium (chlordiazepoxide) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
Tranxene (clorazepate) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
Valium, Diastat (diazepam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics (Diastat used in seizures) |
Ativan (lorazepam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
Versed (midazolam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
Serax (oxazepam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
Buspar (buspirone) | Other Anxiolytic |
Vistaril (hydroxyzine CAPSULES) | Other Anxiolytic |
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Prolixin (fluphenazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Trilafon (perphenazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Compazine (prochlorperazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Mellaril (thioridazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Stelazine (trifluoperazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Haldol (haloperidol) | Other Antipsychotic (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Navane (thiothixene) | Other Antipsychotic (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
Abilify (aripiprazole) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT (clozapine) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis (olanzapine) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
Invega (paliperidone) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
Seroquel, Seroquel XR (quetiapine) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
Risperdal (risperidone) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
Geodon (ziprasidone) | Atypical Antipsychotic |