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Chapter 13 Nervous System Medications

Brand Generic ClassificationIFU
Levophed norepinephrine Adrenergics (1) Restore heart rhythm during cardiac arrest, (2) Increase blood pressure during shock, (3) Constrict capillaries if patient is bleeding, (4) Dilate bronchioles of asthmatics, (5) Dilate pupils for eye procedures
Tenormin atenolol Adrenergic blockers (1) Slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, (2) Treat cardiac arrhythmias, (3) High blood pressure, (4) Migraine headaches, (5) Chest pain
Aricept donepezil Cholinergics (1) Counteracts nerve gas and pesticide poisoning, (2) Cardiac arrest, (3) Bradycardia
Atropen atropine Anticholinergics Prior to anesthesia to dry saliva, pre-op relaxation, regulate heart rate while under anesthesia
Tylenol acetaminophen Analgesics Mild to moderate pain, fever, NO anti-inflammatory effects
Aspirin salicylic acid Salicylates Relieve mild-to-moderate pain, Reduce inflammation and fever
Advil ibuprofen Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Relieve mild-to-moderate pain, Reduce inflammation and fever
Morphine morphine Narcotic analgesics “Opioids” Relieves moderate to severe pain. Chronic pain. Cough suppression, N/V.
Xanax alprazolam Benzodiazepines (Anxiolytics) Anxiety & Restlessness
Ambien zolpidem Non-Narcotic Benzodiazepine/ Sedative-Hypnotics Insomnia, Anxiety
Dilantin phenytoin Antiseizure Medications Seizures
Nembuta pentobarbital Barbiturates Insomnia, Seizures, Anesthesia (short-term procedures)
Ritalin methylphenidate CNS Stimulants Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Eldepryl selegiline Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOAIs) Depression
Elavil amitriptyline Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Depression
Prozac fluoxetine Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Depression
Lithobid lithium carbonate Lithium / Antipsychotic Bipolar disorder
Thorazine chlorpromazine Antipsychotics Schizophrenia, Psychosis- Hallucinations, Paranoia, Delusions, Bizarre thoughts and behaviors
Requip ropinirole Anti-Parkinson Agents Parkinson’s Disease
Xylocaine lidocaine Local Anesthetics Prevent the transmission of localized pain signals during short-term procedures (stitches, dental work, labor/delivery)
Diprivan propofol General anesthetics Prevents the transmission of pain signals, induces amnesia and unconsciousness during tramatic and/or complex surgical procedures
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