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CNS disord Treatment

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Anticonvulsive Agents MOA: block firing of neurotransmitters, resulting in raised level of depolarization AR: sedation, loss of cognitive processes SPECIAL: monotherapy preferred over polytherapy unless patient doesnt respond. large number of drug interactions (induction or inhibition)
Tegretol carbamazepine Anticonvulsive Agents tab, chew tab, susp
Klonopin clonazepam Anticonvulsive Agents tab
Valium diazepam Anticonvulsive Agents Injection, IV, oral liquid, tab
Depakote divalproex Anticonvulsive Agents tab SPECIAL: take with water, not carbonated drinks
Cerebyx fosphenytoin Anticonvulsive Agents IV
Neurontin gabapentin Anticonvulsive Agents Cap, suspension
Lamictal lamotrigine Anticonvulsive Agents tab
Keppra levetiracetam Anticonvulsive Agents tab
Trileptal oxcarbazepine Anticonvulsive Agents liquid, tab
Luminal phenobarbital Anticonvulsive Agents tab, solution, IM, IV
Dilantin phenytoin Anticonvulsive Agents tab, cap, susp, IV
Lyrica pregabalin Anticonvulsive Agents cap
Mysoline primidone Anticonvulsive Agents tab, suspension
Gabitril tiagabine Anticonvulsive Agents cap
Topamax topiramate Anticonvulsive Agents tab
Depakene valproic acid Anticonvulsive Agents cap, syrup, IV
Zonegran zonisamide Anticonvulsive Agents cap
Parkinson's Disease group of disorders resulting from pathologic alterations in basal ganglia
Anti-Parkinsons Agents AR: Nausea, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, drowsiness, postural hypotension, insomnia, constipation, diarrhea SPECIAL: therapy is for symptomatic relief, lots of side effects occur resulting in continual therapy changes, avoid alcohol
Symmetrel amantadine Anti-Parkinsons Agent cap, syrup
Apokyn apomorphine Anti-Parkinsons Agent SubQ injection
Cogentin benztropine Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab, IM, IV
Parlodel bromocriptine Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab, cap
Comtan entacapone Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Larodopa levodopa Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Sinemet levodopa-carbidopa Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Stalevo levodopa-carbidopa-entacapone Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Permax pergolide Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Azilect rasagiline Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Requip ropinirole Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Neupro rotigotine transdermal system Anti-Parkinsons Agent transdermal
Eldepryl selegiline Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Tasmar tolcapone Anti-Parkinsons Agent tab
Artane trihexyphenidyl Anti-Parkinsons Agent cap, elixir, tab
ADHD Agents C II drugs, high potential for abuse, avoid caffeine (decreases effectiveness of med)
Adderall amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ADHD Agents tab
Strattera atomoxetine ADHD Agents cap
Catapres clonidine ADHD Agents tab, transderm patch
Norpramine despiramine ADHD Agents tab
Focalin dexmethylphenidate ADHD Agents tab
Tofranil imipramine ADHD Agents cap
Vyvanse lisdexamfetamine dimesylate ADHD Agents cap
Ritalin/Concerta methylphenidate ADHD Agents Tab, time release tab SPECIAL: periodical complete blood counts should be done
Cylert pemoline ADHD Agents Tab
Multiple Sclerosis autoimmune disease myelin sheaths around nerves degenerate loss in muscles / eyesight
Multiple Sclerosis Agents AR: Photosensitivity SPECIAL: special storage required
Lioresal baclofen Multiple Sclerosis Agents
Copaxone glatiramer acetate Multiple Sclerosis Agents Inject, SUBq given daily
Avonex interferon beta-1a Multiple Sclerosis Agents single dose vial, subq admin once weekly
Betaseron interferon beta-1b Multiple Sclerosis Agents Injection, subq administered every other day
Novantrone mitoxantrone Multiple Sclerosis Agents IV
Zanaflex tizanidine Multiple Sclerosis Agents Tab
Alzheimers Disease degenerative disease of brain leading to dementia. depression/agitation may occur during disease
Alzheimer's Disease Treatments AR: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea SPECIAL: no drugs can reverse the cognitive abnormalities of the disease
Aricept donepezil Alzheimer's Disease Treatments tab
Reminyl galantamine Alzheimer's Disease Treatments Oral liquid, tab
Gingko gingko Alzheimer's Disease Treatments tab
Namenda memantine Alzheimer's Disease Treatments tab
Exelon rivastigmine Alzheimer's Disease Treatments cap, oral liquid
Cognex tacrine Alzheimer's Disease Treatments tab
Epilepsy neurologic disorder with paroxysmal recurring seizures where there is neuronal electrical activity disturbance. Seizures are partial/generalized (grand mal, petit mal, myoclonic, atonic), status epilepticus
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