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Neuro & Psych 2
Brand | Generic | Category | Indication | Side effects |
---|---|---|---|---|
Benztropine (PO) | Cogentin | Anticholinergic | Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms | blurred vision, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, sedation, urinary retention |
Dexmethylphenidate (PO) | Focalin XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, HTN Warnings: high potential for abuse |
Dextroamphetamine & Amphetamine (PO) | Adderall, Adderall XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, HTN Warnings: high potential for abuse |
Lisdexamfetamine (PO) | Vyvanse | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, HTN Warnings: high potential for abuse |
Methylphenidate (PO) | Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, HTN Warnings: high potential for abuse |
Guanfacine (PO) | Intuniv | Selective alpha2a agonist | ADHD, HTN | bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash |
Pramipexole (PO) | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors |
Ropinirole (PO) | Requip | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors |
Carbidopa & Levodopa (PO) | Sinemet, Sinemet CR | Decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa), dopamine precursor (levodopa) | Parkinson's disease | nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias CI w/n 14 days of MAOI, & narrow-angle glaucoma |
Memantine (PO) | Namenda | N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist | Dementia | constipation, confusion, dizziness, HA |
Donepezil (PO) | Aricept | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia | n/v, diarrhea |